"i used to get extremely heavy periods and very severe cramps, and i was looking for a birth control pill that would help with it. my ob/gyn prescribed me orsythia, and i was a little worried about side affects from what i&#039;ve read online from others. but, i had none! no weight gain, mood swings, acne, or nausea! nothing at all! my problems with cramps and heavy periods went away within three months, and there was a definite improvement right when i started taking it. no more cramps or acne, and my periods are now super light! i can&#039;t speak for everyone, since hormone pills will affect everyone differently, but this pill was a perfect match for me! i&#039;d highly recommend it for birth control and managing difficult periods."