"this is my first time on birth control so i&#039;m not comparing it to another brand. i started taking this to help with my extremely heavy and painful periods.



pros: periods are 3 or less days + are extremely light, i no longer experience horrible cramps, just very minor aches. i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. only 4 placebo pills compared to 7, my skin cleared up.



cons: my transition period was rough - i spotted 20/30 days the first two months. i had extreme nausea the first month that killed my appetite. i still have occasional nausea, particularly at night, but i no longer spot. only side effects i&#039;ve noticed. 



it took care of my main problem though - heavy painful periods, so it&#039;s been worth it i will stick to it."