"i used to take the regular combined pill and would often get terrible migraines with black auras. it was really scary. now that i&#039;m on this for a mini pill i really haven&#039;t gotten them. i never took any other mini pill but this is way better for me than all the reg pills. my periods are so much lighter and shorter. yes i have gained weight and emotional sensitivity. but now that i know they are just side effects i know i can deal with them. i would take this over the scary migraine and heavy fainting periods anytime. i really think it depends on the individual how you like it. also i really think you need to chew it like it says. i read somewhere that the enzymes in your saliva or stomach or whatever need to break it down properly."