"i recently was required to switch to a progestin-only pill (the &quot;mini pill&quot;) from a combo pill. i&#039;ve been on jolivette for 3 months now (about to finish my third month) and it&#039;s been a rough couple months. the first 2, i was concerned about how heavy my periods were and had quite possibly the worst cramps of my life. i have history of anemia related to heavy menstruation (which isn&#039;t normal), and i was beginning to exhibit similar signs. same situation the second month. plus so much spotting between periods. now month 3 and things seem much calmer. thank goodness. make sure you take the pill at the same exact time every single day to prevent pregnancy."