"i started taking birth control for the first time 4 months ago (now on my 3rd packet). i did feel a little moody and the general &quot;aches&quot; as described for about a week. i have to say i honestly don&#039;t feel any different like some of the others have described. (i really think its a psychological side effect knowing your hormones are being messed with because after initially reading them i thought i was &#039;depressed&#039; and going &#039;crazy&#039; but i snapped out of it). my acne has cleared up for the most part and i haven&#039;t gained any weight. my breast size has increased by a cup and other than that i feel fine. no tiredness or anything."