"i started taking this for birth control.  i have been on it for 1.5 months, and i have no issues with it now.  the first couple of weeks were rough as far as mood swings/over-emotional responses to things.  i was also slightly nauseous at times for the first week, but nothing unbearable or that would make me stop taking it. i still got a little emotional starting back up, after my placebo week, but not as bad and it went away after a couple of days.  my period was much lighter than usual, which was very nice.  overall, i haven&#039;t had a bad experience and my side effects were what i expected for starting any birth control.  no major issues, i&#039;m pretty happy with it so far."