"i am 33 years old and have had two children. this is my seventh month taking this pill. i have had troubles finding a pill that would not give me heavy spotting for months.  i have not gained a pound. i did have nausea and breast tenderness for the first few weeks and slight spotting.  i missed my period last month but got it a week early this month. periods are a lot lighter and last no more than 4 days. i am not a fan of chewing my pills so just swallow. overall i would recommend this pill."