"prescribed ocella for pocs (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which can cause severe cystic acne that i had. have been on it for 10 years. it was a miracle, acne is gone.  to prevent the mood swings and acne flare ups during the inert week each month, i had my obgyn write prescription for 3 months straight. now only have period &amp; mood swings 4 times/yr instead of 12.  other pills caused anxiety attacks, i have felt most normal on this pill.  the downside is i have no libido, but i am 40 so i guess i should expect some decrease at my age anyway."