"i was on mircette for over 5 years and loved it. no side effects. due to insurance changes i was switched to lutera and eventually given aviane. again, no side effects. my mail order recently had a manufacture change and sent me orsythia. i gained 10 pounds (mostly water weight), had mood swings and shortness of breath. i could barely fit in my clothes and my periods were so inconsistent. i do not recommend this pill. i&#039;m going back to lutera!"