"the first birth control i ever used was ortho-cyclen. i took it to help lighten my periods and was on it for about 9 months. though it did help with my periods, i just didn&#039;t like the woman i became on it. i then switched to the patch and experienced the same thing. next was the depo shot. ladies beware! to follow were 3 months of complete hell. my mood was constantly up and down and just about anything could send me into hysterics. refusing to continue with the shot i asked my doctor for a low hormone birth control and she suggested lutera. it&#039;s been 5 months now and i couldn&#039;t be more satisfied. my skin is clear, i went from a b to a d cup, and best of all, no mood swings! i am so happy with this pill. i 100% recommend it."