"chateal is the first birth control pill i&#039;ve tried, the brand chosen for me by the clinic i went to. everything seemed fairly normal and predictable within the first month. then in the second month i began to experience side affects: lethargy/&quot;over-tiredness&quot;, and severe mood swings. i&#039;m already a very emotional person, so i quickly became overwhelmed (as did my poor boyfriend) and decided to quit before the end of the second month. in the days that followed i experienced an ordinary period and an improvement on my mood and energy level. chateal kept me from getting pregnant, but i really couldn&#039;t handle the side affects. my advice would be to just listen to your body and be thorough when looking for the pill that&#039;s right for you"