"i understand that this bc is not for everyone, but i have noticed that a lot of the &quot;bad reviews&quot; didn&#039;t give this pill a chance for longer than 1-2 months! my doc told me it would take at least 3 months to adjust to the pill, and to wait it out about that long to see any side effects subside. as far as my experience goes, i have had a few very manageable side effects.the first week or two, i gained 5-7 lbs in water weight, had some minor mood swings/crying spells, and decreased appetite, but that all went away and returned to normal. the only thing negative so far for me is that i have had spotting/period in the middle of each pack, which is very light, as well as cramps for about 4 days straight. hoping that part goes away soon!"