"i started taking portia when i was 16 (22 now) and i was on it for about a year. i have since switched birth control brands twice. before being on portia i had very bad cramping and it 100% when away when i started this pill. i never became pregnant either. i&#039;m rating it at a 5 because my mood swings were out of control! i also had some nausea and i was hungry all the time. i actually lost weight taking this pill ."