"after being reluctant for a long time, i finally decided to get on birth control. i am almost done with my 5th pill pack now. overall i feel like i am actually net calmer throughout the cycle, as i used to get very moody right before my period and now that doesn&#039;t happen anymore. my periods went from 7 to 4 days and are very light. sex drive has remained the same, possibly even increased slightly. no weight gain. only possible effect could be a tiny bit of acne, but more like an extra tiny pimple rather than a whole breakout. i take the pill at night, which i heard helps minimize side effects. i would definitely recommend."