"i&#039;ve been on the camrese three month birth control for a total of 6 months now. the first three month pack did not go too well, which is why i gave it an eight for a rating. after the first month, i spotted heavy enough to ruin underwear, but not enough to use a pad/tampon, up until month three when it was time for my actual period. i would have specific periods of sadness as well, but no weight gain. but, i decided to see if it got any better. it did! my second three month pack, i did not have any spotting, and there is no weight gain with me, or mood swings that i have noticed. i have fallen in love with this birth control."