"this pill was great for my skin and for birth control, but it absolutely destroyed my sex drive. i also gained about 5 lbs. i am very sensitive to hormones. in addition to killing my sex drive, it also made me extremely emotional and moody. i stopped after three months of taking it. i just couldn&#039;t stand the headaches and the adjustment period. i opted to stop taking the pill and use the calendar method. my periods returned to normal after about 5 months. i am now using the paragard since i am in a long term relationship. honestly. i would rather deal with hormonal acne and be myself than have perfect skin and be someone who i am not. again, this pill may work for some, but unfortunately for me it did not."