"this birth control has worked very well for me. i&#039;ve tried 3 other oral contraceptives in the past (all for 3+ months each) and i tried the skyla iud for 6 months. all of those ended up absolutely ruining my body, my clear skin, and my moods. i became borderline suicidal. my obgyn recommended me this brand due to its low hormone levels and the fact that it is mostly estrogen based. i&#039;ve still been having some spotting still 5 months in, but that&#039;s my only real complaint. my skin has stayed clear, my sex drive is normal, and i haven&#039;t gained any weight. the fact that it&#039;s so expensive sucks though. $37 per month...i wish i could get it free like the other forms of birth control i&#039;ve gotten in the past!"