"this is my first time on bc &amp; before this pill i had intolerable cramping at all times of the month in addition to very heavy bleeding when i was on my period. my periods controlled my life and made it so i couldn&#039;t function half the time due to cramps, nasuea, &amp; fatigue. now on this pill my periods are so much lighter and less painful. even on my worst days i can still function, as opposed to being bedridden 5-8 days a month like i was before. don&#039;t let the bad reviews intimidate you, birth control has a different effect on everybody! blisovi worked very well for me!"