"a little history. this is the first birth control pill i have been on which is now a total of 4 months. the first month i spotted/bleed for two weeks straight. the second month i spotted for one week prior to my actual period. third month no spotting but had a full blown period for 7 days - the whole last week of the pill pack. i definitely see myself being moodier since taking this pill but no aniexty or depression or acne. however one side effect is excessive weight gain. since taking this pill i have gained 15 pounds and counting. i am considering a switch for this reason alone as i practice portion control which has kept my weight consistent for almost 2 years. good to try but weight gain is a major con!"