"i was excited to try this pill because it would cut down my period to only 4 times a year. however, the spotting became a huge issue. i began spotting during the first pack, around the time i would typically get my period. i knew this was a side effect, but it lasted 2 weeks and became a nuisance. i soldiered through the pack and it eventually stopped and i got a very light period 2 months later as scheduled. the next pack was worse. again, i started spotting after the first month. it continued for 2.5 weeks and turned into the heaviest period i&#039;ve ever had, and i had to go to my doctor and be put on another pill to stop the bleeding, and then switched pills. this may work for some, but it unfortunately didn&#039;t for me."