"i started taking this birth control a while back and then stopped after i completed one cycle.  i did have a little weight gain because of the carbohydrate cravings.  breast tenderness and bloating were also a factor.  those were my negatives.  the positives for me were age related.  i am over 35 and a non-smoker.  therefore, the extra vitamin b and folic acid supplements are excellent.  i did stop taking them after the first trial because of the food cravings.  after a few months, i decided to try them again.  i am on a weight loss plan and have loss weight.  i wasn&#039;t significantly overweight from the beginning, but needed to drop about fifteen pounds.  i reached my goal.  my only real concern at this point is will i have the cravings. "