"i have been on this birth control for 3 months now. at first i didn&#039;t really notice anything, but recently i have realized that i have gained a couple pounds, even though i work out 5 times a week and eat relatively healthy. the worst part is my mood- i&#039;ll be happy-go-lucky one second, then become a psycho emotional wreck the next. i flip out about everything and get really upset; i used to be very mellow and laid back. however, it has really cleared up my skin and my period is regular now."