"i started taking this pill at 17 because i had cramps that would literally make me immobile - to the point of missing school. this was my first experience with birth control. my periods became very light - sometimes missing a month or two, it helped my skin as well. i didn&#039;t notice any more mood swings than a normal teen would. the only persistent issue that really annoyed me was nausea for the first two days of every new pack. i took it for about 8 years before i decided to see what other methods were available. i tried nuva ring - not awful, but not for me. i&#039;m currently looking into something more permanent like an iud or implant. those reviews are terrifying as well. there won&#039;t be one method that works well for everyone."