"i&#039;ve been on kariva for about 2 months now, and just started my third pack a couple of days ago.  i&#039;m very happy with this bcp, though it&#039;s the first one i&#039;ve ever tried. usually i get pretty bad cramps, especially on the second day of my period.  however, i&#039;ve noticed that for the past couple months i only got mild cramps on the first day, and none on the second. looks like i won&#039;t have to buy painkillers anymore! 

my periods have been lasting 3-4 days and before it used to be definitely 4+.  i haven&#039;t experienced any noticeable weight gain.

i do get the occasional moodswings but other factors contribute to them as well."