"i was put on this bc by an army provider because i have severe ovarian cysts and the worst periods. i took it for about 5 months. the only side effects i&#039;ve had are some mood swings and i literally cried about everything. i got off it for a while; because of training reasons and i&#039;m just starting it again. i&#039;m two weeks into my first pack and i&#039;m still loving it! less side effects than last time, give this birth control a chance!"