"i was on ortho cept for three years it was the first pill i tried since i was on the depo-provera for 8 years. i loved it!! even though i loved the depo shot they don&rsquo;t recommend it over a long period of time. there were no negative effects for me, positive effect was a whole cup size up in my breast. i can say once i got off all birth control it was the first time i ever had cramps, felt sluggish and had mood swings. it&rsquo;s been three years not on any birth control so i can&rsquo;t wait to get back on ortho cept this month!"