"i took this bc for about 5 years it was absolutely amazing for the first four years, with the exception of having spotting here or there but once we got through about 3-6 months that ended and only getting my period ever three months was amazing! i had a very light period with little to no cramps while on this pill. about a year ago i stopped taking it after having been on it for close to 5 years. i went on vacation and continued to take my pill at the same time every day and i had my period for the entire three weeks i was gone. a very heavy and painful period too which was completely abnormal. i also completely lost my sex drive before stopping using this and have now stopped taking it and i am honestly scared to experiment with new pills"