"i was on a different pill before minestrin that worked well, but it was discontinued so my doctor switched me to minestrin. i was on minestrin for about six months and just recently stopped. i was having spotting and cramping every month. i had bad mood swings each period. periods were very heavy and irregular. i gained 10 lbs even though i work out 5 days/week and watch my diet. it worked as far as birth control, but the side effects were too much for me. everyone&#039;s body is different and this pill did not agree with me."