"at half-way through my third pack, i have been bleeding heavily for a week (compared to the first day of a regular period, but ongoing and with cramping). this is on top of having spotted nearly continuously since i started these pills two and a half months ago. i was going to hang in there to see if these reactions subsided after the third pack, but i am thinking now that i need to get off of them. i have also noticed mild weight gain as well. "