"i&#039;ve been on trinessa for about two years and i love it. my skin is clear, my periods are usually only 4 days long with no severe cramps, and i haven&#039;t had any noticeable side effects like mood swings or weight gain. in fact i&#039;ve lost almost thirty pounds in recent months through diet and exercise, so losing weight hasn&#039;t been an issue either. i&#039;ve tried so many kinds of bc (the shot, the ring, other pills) and so far this one is my favorite."