"i have been on this medication for about 5 to 6 months. and it works great for birth control. even if you miss a pill or too by a little bit, you&#039;re still protected and it doesn&#039;t effect your period. but ever since i got on the pill, i&#039;m not myself. i&#039;m constantly depressed, and get bad mood swings. and my i have literally no sex-drive what so ever."