"this is my second form of birth control and i absolutely love it! my insurance pays for it, so it does not cost me one penny. when i did pay for it; it was less than ten dollars. i started on the depo shot and i hated it. i gained 40 pounds on it, and it affected me tremendously. tri-sprintec hasn&#039;t let me down. i have used it for little over two years now. my boyfriend and i have been together for a year and we have been baby free. it continues to work for me.  i haven&#039;t gained any weight. i don&#039;t get mood swings.  the only difference i have noticed is a little bit more cramping, but nothing major. cramps have been bearable. if you are looking for a steady birth control, than this could be for you."