"i gave the rating some points because it does control birth and i was given the pill to stop my irregular heavy bleeding because i am severely anemic and needing blood transfusions and it did stop the bleeding. however, the side affects are horrible. i&#039;m always nauseated especially when i first take it, i feel sick like i&#039;m coming down with the flu all day, i get bad headaches every night after taking them, and i&#039;m extremely depressed and moody. ready to snap about every little thing. i&#039;ve only been on it a little over two weeks but i am making a appointment with my dr to change this pill or have surgery for my fibroids instead. i can&#039;t deal with this pill."