"pros: periods were lighter, cramps hardly existed, not pregnant.  i got on the pill for these reasons. so, yes it worked for that. in addition, i lost about 27 pounds. however, cons: i was super depressed and that depression hit hard. i&#039;ve always been a happy, outgoing person, but ocella made me upset at random times and now that i&#039;m off it, my period is heavier than before and the cramps are worse. i&#039;ve also gained weight since going off the pill. i&#039;m 18, 5&#039;7, 189 lbs. i would not recommend it. of course there was the noticeable decline in sex drive, but that didn&#039;t bother me much."