"i have been taking this for over 2 years now. since taking it, i have had less frequent, lighter periods. yes, there was an adjustment period of about 2-3 months where i was more sensitive/emotional. i don&#039;t want anyone to get discouraged by this as most birth controls take about a full year for your body to get used to. however, if it is severe and affecting your every day functioning, then yes, by all means try a different birth control. but adjustments and side effects are normal; you are putting hormones into your body. anyway, this birth control has served it&#039;s purpose as my boyfriend and i do not use condoms: we use a combination birth control method of oral contraceptives on my part and &quot;the pull out method&quot; on his part."