"i&#039;ve been on apri for over a year. it was recommended by my doctor to slow down my heavy periods. it&#039;s done a great job doing so, but now that my periods are under control, i now use apri for birth control. in the first month, i gained 12lbs just around my love handles, and my breasts grew a whole cup size bigger. i&#039;m not as interested in sex anymore either and i&#039;m definitely more sensitive and moody. this pill definitely helped my periods, and has kept me from getting pregnant, but does have some side effects."