"i originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. i had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea i would get. i was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short i got switched onto microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. i didn&#039;t have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. i actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. i had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and i do not use protection since i&#039;m on the pill. i recommend it!"