"i&#039;ve been on this pill for 9 years and started looking on this page because i was told i have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a heart murmur, and possibly lymphoma. i was just interested in the side effects. i don&#039;t know that my birth control has caused it but i&#039;m healthy and 29. i eat healthy and exercise. my current weight is 101. i&#039;ve never had weight issues with pill and never had bad cramps. periods have always been easy.  i do get a full period if i miss just one pill which i&#039;m hearing isn&#039;t normal but it&#039;s what my body does. overall i have been satisfied with this pill just wondering now what long term effects could be."