"i&#039;m about to start on the placebo pills and i&#039;m intensely considering not starting the new pack. when i first started this birth control i had mild nausea and light cramping. since then i&#039;ve gained 10 pounds, i&#039;m tired, nauseous, and bloated all the time. for me it&#039;s been all the fun pregnancy symptoms without actually conceiving (doctor confirms my ego is not preggo) so i&#039;m seriously debating on stopping it. my lifestyle three months ago is no different than my lifestyle now with the exception of this stinky little pill, and i can say that i am definitely unhappier now."