"this is the only birth control i have ever used &amp; i can honestly say i&#039;ll never use another one. i have been on it for about 3 1/2 years now. in the first month i gained about 5 pounds or so in water weight but after that i lost it, began getting lighter periods(now i haven&#039;t had one for about a year) &amp; my skin is clear almost 100% of the time. everyone&#039;s body is different but i would definitely recommend this birth control to anyone looking to get on one."