"i&#039;ve read all these reviews and i completely disagree with them. my experience with aviane has been nothing but negative.  i was on it for 2 months, i gained about 8lbs (and i&#039;m short, so that&#039;s a ton of weight and a whole pant size), my mood swings were out of control, and my first period on it lasted for 8 days and my second is on day 6 right now.  if i wanted to have a period that lasted that long, i wouldn&#039;t have started the pill to begin with. i&#039;m going back to ortho tri-cyclen because i absolutely refuse to deal with the side effects.  i mean, granted, i haven&#039;t had any cramps, but this weight gain and mood swings at the beginning of summer is a no go for me."