"apri was my first ever birth control. the first month i experienced horrible symptoms (breakthrough bleeding for 30 days straight, bloating, cravings, nose bleeds, and vaginal odor) i contemplated getting off of it altogether but after the 30days i returned back to normal and it has been great since then! everyone&#039;s body is different so this was just my personal experience. i was taking it in preparation to consummate my marriage and i would suggest to any other women working on a timeline to start it waaaaay in advance so as to avoid and prepare for any changes to your cycle time and bodys adjustment."