"first off, let me say that this birth control was effective in preventing pregnancy for me, despite many negative side effects i experienced taking this pill. i was prescribed ortho cyclen to lessen period cramps, abnormal bleeding, and to prevent pregnancy. i can say the mood swings involved with this pill were miserable to deal with. i felt depressed or angry 99% of the time on this pill, but i wanted to give it a long enough time to see if my hormones would regulate. not only was i sad, irritable and experienced low libido.....but i felt restless and nauseated from the hormones. i would not recommend this pill to anyone, and that is my humble and honest opinion."