"i&#039;ve been on microgestin for almost three months now; i switched over from previfem. during the first month or so, my sex drive decreased a bit and i was nauseated in the morning sometimes. i did notice some mood swings, too. since i&#039;ve been on it for a while, though, the symptoms have let up. my withdrawal bleeds only last for about 3-5 days, and they&#039;re light. i do have backaches and cramps periodically throughout my cycle, but they&#039;re manageable with a little ibuprofen. my breasts swell a bit and get sore around my placebo week, but that&#039;s not really a big deal. 



overall, i&#039;m happy with microgestin. i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, so that&#039;s awesome, and the side effects are minimal. also, my skin is looking good!"