"i have been on this pill for almost 2 months, being the first pill i&#039;ve ever tried. i have no complaints in the effectiveness, when taken the same time every day, give or take 5 or 10 mins, it prevents pregnancy. however, i&#039;ve unfortunately suffered the side effects, the first month i was spotting for about 2 weeks until my period which thankfully was now only 2 days long vs my previous heavy 5-7 days i normally had. i had intense headaches, nausea, and occasional mood swings. another side effect that wasn&#039;t common (as far as i can see from these reviews, yet still possible) vaginal itching in this second month. it is bothersome. yet, these side effects seem to be diminishing, i&#039;m not complaining, this is just my body getting used to it."