"i have been on this pill for over three years. it has regulated my period, making it faster and lighter. it help controls my acne. it&#039;s helped prevent pregnancy. cons: i get severe migraines to the point where i take over the counter headache relief like candy and still doesn&#039;t help, sometimes end up vomiting from the severity of the pain. i was overweight (230) when i started it, and i gained more weight within the past three years (260). i exercise by walking on a treadmill for 45 min everyday and i eat pretty decently for a college kid. i have not been able to lose any weight, despite my efforts. i never experienced cramps before and i don&#039;t while on this bc either."