"taking this pill was an awful experience. everything was going fine until right around the time that i started the second month of it- and since then, i have had nasty breakthrough bleeding ever since then! (not to mention the breast soreness, leg cramps, and depression). i&#039;m finishing the pill this week and it hasn&#039;t gotten any better or worse. so basically i&#039;ve had my period for 8 weeks straight. "