"background: 18 year old, 5&quot;4, 115 pounds and works out regularly. overall i think it is good. i&#039;ve always had clear skin so acne wasn&#039;t a problem at all. pros: super light periods that only last about 5 days (sometimes so light i can&#039;t even put a tampon in), no weight gain, no acne, no pregnancies lol. cons: discharge (fair-quite significant amount), back aches and sometimes i get moderate-severe headaches. overall i would recommend this form of bc. one thing i did notice: i don&#039;t get my period until 4 days after i finish the birth control packs, is that normal? considering some people get it at the same time every month and/or the day after they finish the pills."