"i started taking this pill when i was 16, i am now 20. the pill started out fine and i loved it for the past 3 years but this last year is different. starting the pill it cleared my acne up very well. i only gained maybe 10lbs at most, but that&#039;s as well as growing up and fitting into my body. the pill has worked great for birthcontrol. it has made me have a regular, light 3-4 day period every month. rarely any cramps too. but this past year i have been noticing a few different side effects. my cramping is getting worse with each period, i started spotting more monthly and during my period i get severe migranes. stopping the pill for a month to see if my headaches get better.."