"i have had the absolute worst symptoms on this pill. before starting birth control, my periods were extremely regular, and i only ever cramped the day before starting my period and the day of. now, i have about two periods a month, and my breasts are extremely painful and swollen. i&#039;ve been sticking it out, because i&#039;ve read everywhere that it usually subsides within three months, but i&#039;ve been on the pill for almost five months and my breast tenderness and swelling has not subsided. i can&#039;t even sleep on my stomach anymore. i have also gained weight on this pill (i am always hungry), have constant cramps and back pain, and i started getting huge pimples (have never had acne before starting the pill). i am about to change to something else."