"i was on this pill for almost 7 years straight.  i had zero issues with side effects. no mood swings, nausea, depression or changes in appetite.  sex drive was the same if not increased.  i had fluctuated with weight on this pill but it was because of bad diets.  i ended up loosing the weight with proper eating habits and exercise.  the problem i have with this pill is that towards the end of my time on it i started getting break through bleeding.  it is annoying.  otherwise this pill is perfect for me.  i went off the pill for a few years and went back on to this because of ovarian cysts.  after a few months the breakthrough bleeding still came back.  sometimes it&#039;s so light i don&#039;t notice, other times it&#039;s like having a second period."