"i originally began taking this pill to lessen the pain of my period cramps and make them lighter. it did make them lighter but my cramps did not improve. i also wanted to protect against pregnancy which it did. i broke out a lot less. my boobs were sore and tender all the time. the huge issue i had with this pill was the mood swings and weight gain. i was very irritable and constantly snapped at my mom and my boyfriend which caused arguments in our relationship. i was tired all the time. i cried over everything and was just very depressed. i did notice i would eat more which caused me to gain a bit of weight. i would not recommend this pill to anyone. it&#039;s not worth the emotional roller coaster it puts you on."