"i got put on this bcp after i had surgery to remove ovarian cysts on both ovaries.  bcp is supposed to stop cysts from coming back.  i didn&#039;t notice any weight gain while i was on this pill, however i worked out 3-4 times a week to avoid possible weight gain.  i have back acne and occasional pimples on my face i didn&#039;t notice it did anything to make it better or worsen it. i have some hair growth on my chin :&#039;( which this didn&#039;t do anything to help or worsen my condition.  did not notice many side effects overall while on the pill.  once i stopped taking it i noticed heavier periods, cramps (didn&#039;t have them before bcp), pain on my ovaries and headaches. wasn&#039;t able to go back to see if it helped my cysts because i lost insurance coverage."