"i have been on this birth control for 4 months now. i plan on switching as soon as i can. i would not even get through my 21 day pack before i started spotting bad. i&#039;m currently spotting now because the time change through my vacation has apparently messed it up even though i&#039;ve been taking them the same time. i got on the birth control to help lighten my cramps and flow, but i have yet to experience that."