"hello, i took this birth control for four years ( i started it 15 because i was diagnosed with pcos). overall, it really helped me. it cleared my acne, and gave me a predictable period. the fact that it cleared my acne was the most amazing thing for me. i went from layering on concealer to cover red, even purple zits on my face to being confident in my skin. one thing i suggest if you take this medication is to read over all of the side effects. a little known one is constipation. i suffered from it the entire time i took this medication. despite that one problem, this medication worked extremely well. :). also, at age 19 i use it in conjunction with condoms to prevent pregnancy. ( take it at the same time every day and you&#039;re golden."