"i started taking alesse about 3 years ago.  it has no effect on my mood, i never gained weight on it, and i basically feel pretty normal when i take it. of course, i don&#039;t think anyone is a fan of actually getting a period every month, and mine usually last 7 days, sometimes even longer. so, my doctor just prescribed me seasonique and i start that next month.  it will be interesting to see if it really only makes you have a period every 3 months. as for alesse it is great if you don&#039;t mind having a period every month."