"i&#039;ve been on this birth control pill for about a year and a half... so far no pregnancies, my skin is clear but i&#039;ve always been lucky in that department. my hair actually feels thicker! no weight gain and no headaches. my period is usually 2-3 days long and super light. sometimes i only spot for a day and that&#039;s it. i used to have severe cramps prior to getting on this birth control to the point i was prescribed muscle relaxants (that bad!)... and now its slight cramping for a day or two the week of my &quot;period&quot;. everyone&#039;s body is different but i have had no side effects on this pill. "