"i&#039;ve recently switched from trinessa (taken for 18 years) to amethia (taken for 6 months).  i discontinued amethia mostly due to mood change &amp; weight gain.



pros:  effective in preventing pregnancy, normal periods lasted 4-5 days once every 3 months.

cons:  severe moodiness and impatience in first 1 1/2 months which turned to moderate depression for remaining months and overall general unhappiness.

increased appetite which led to increase weight gain in the belly (5-7 lbs in 6 months).

extreme bloating in belly area in the 2nd &amp; 3rd month in each cycle.

mild monthly cramping during times when period normally comes. 

bone &amp; muscle pain - mostly in knees &amp; legs &amp; teeth.  

cost of medication was high (based on my insurance coverage)"