"i have been taking lutera for a year. it has protected against pregnancy very well.  my periods are much lighter and i almost never get cramps.  i have missed 2 periods which was a little scary.  i have gained about 8 pounds and i crave sweet foods even more than i used to.  my breasts are slightly bigger.  i feel tired if i don&#039;t get at least 10 hours of sleep.  my sex drive is slightly lower.  i do have a mood swing usually about once a month where i cry about anything and everything for 2 days.  i have always felt more emotional right before my periods, but i did not cry as much before.  i think i am going to switch birth control because of the weight gain.  other than that, the side effects do not bother me."