"i felt compelled to review this medication because of how scared i was when reading such scary recipes and side effects. i had tried taking yasmin which made me gain weight, become increasingly moody and depressed and eventually stopped taking that. when it was time to start up again i was so nervous with junel but i have nothing but good things to say. no weight gain, no acne, no moodiness, i have a very light, scheduled period, and it does what it&#039;s supposed to - prevents pregnancy. i&#039;ve been on it about 2.5 years now. love love it."