"i started taking this for extremely painful cramps and heavy periods. the only positive effect i&#039;ve experienced is that my periods are regular and last 4 days instead of 7. i still need heavy doses of pain medicine for 2-3 of those days to even tolerate my cramps (which of course wrecks my digestive system.) i&#039;m significantly more moody and emotional. i&#039;ve gained about 25 pounds on this pill, even though i eat healthier and exercise more than i did before starting it. i suddenly had terrible acne which lasted for the first 6 months and it eventually cleared up again. my sex drive has also been much, much lower. this pill was my only option because it is chewable and i can&#039;t swallow pills. if you don&#039;t have to take this medicine then don&#039;t."