"i have been taking junel fe 1.5/30 for many years (switched from loestrin to microgestin, this is my second generic version). i love this pill. it has not caused any negative side effects for me, and always made my period very light and short (2-3 days long). i sometimes skip my period week on purpose by moving on to the next pill pack early instead of taking the placebo pills for a week. however, after skipping on purpose a couple of times in a row, i have now not had a period for 4 months without skipping my placebo pills! i was very concerned but have taken pills regularly and taken many pregnancy tests and am not pregnant. i have heard from others this brand is known to cause light or no periods."