"i have been on this birth control for 3 months now, it seems to be effective. i am baby free &amp; my periods are more regulated now. however, i have noticed that i am hungry all the time...all i want to do is snack, and have really intense cravings. i haven&#039;t gained any weight because i try to keep that under control, but it is hard. i have also noticed that this birth control has helped with my breast soreness/tenderness before my period. now they do not hurt nearly as bad whereas before i was in terrible pain so bad that it hurt to put a bra on. oh and this medication is free. so that&#039;s a plus."