"i&#039;ve been taking the pill for about 26 days. it&#039;s my first time taking birth control.  my doctor put me on it to help regulate my estrogen bursts before my period. so far i&#039;ve gained 3 pounds every 2 weeks, my face has exploded with acne, my hair seems to be falling out, i get mood swings, i get teary eyed over everything, and i get horrible period like cramps. the only good part is, my period is much, much lighter. it lasts a little longer, but i don&#039;t mind."