"was on it for about a year and 2 months. experienced no weight gain or mood swings. my acne was not severe by any means but it did flare the first month i started taking low-ogestrel, which went away the next month. still get occasional pimples closer to my period. had to switch because after about 11-12 months i started spotting during the active pills, which turned into full blown periods that would last for 2 weeks. tried to ride it out because my doctor suggested it might be a hiccup, but it continued for two more months. was bummed because i loved this birth control."