"i first got put on birth control in 2012 due to ovarian cysts. i tried 5 types in the past that didn&#039;t work for me. they either made me depressed, induced anxiety, headaches, acne, etc. i was aviane for roughly a year, it had the least amount of side effects, but stopped in 2014 because of weight gain &amp; anxiety. now 3 years later, i&#039;m trying sprintec to avoid getting pregnant.this is my first week and so far so good. none of the side effects i had with the others. the first few days i was really nauseous, had a headache the 1st day, and i still don&#039;t have a strong appetite. i&#039;ve actually lost 5 pounds so i don&#039;t mind though. and my boobs look great. :) will update more when i continue with this pill for longer."