"i started taking this birth control a little over two years ago based on the fact that i was moving in with my boyfriend and figured it was the smart thing to do. now after a recent break up i&#039;m starting to question if it&#039;s really worth it. i&#039;ve always had irregular, lengthy, very painful periods and this pill drastically shortened my periods and regulated them my cramps have gotten worse if anything. my skin is clear but i had taken accutane at 17 so i should probably be thanking that hell of a pill for that. those are probably my only pros. cons include: weight gain, constant bloating, hair loss, migraines, breast sagging, zero sex drive, no energy, down mood. i think writing this answered my question, i&#039;m stopping at the end of the month"