"i am 20 years old and have been on this pill for about 3 years. when i was 15 i had a 25 pound ovarian cyst (about the size of a football) making me look pregnant during my freshman year of high school. after getting it removed i tried all sorts of birth controls. everyone causing more problems than it was worth. after starting this one i have not had any problems really. my periods are light and short. i could do without the cramping and bloating but that&#039;s the life of a woman i guess. this time around though i am a little worried as i experienced spotting the whole week before my period and now nothing during it. hopefully i&#039;ll get it soon!"