"i started my birth control journey with monessa and switched to sprintec after one year. i have been using sprintec for the past two years, and it has really worked great for me. my periods have been shorter with a vast decrease in cramps. my acne has cleared since starting the birth control. i have also noticed that i have lost more weight on sprintec than i did on monessa. i went from 120 to 115 when i switched bc (5&#039; 3&quot;). i have not had to worry about getting pregnant while using the medication properly. if i ever forget a pill, i usually take it as soon as i remember. also, this generic version is affordable!"