birth control
"I was put on this primarily for debilitating menstrual cramps and I've been on it for 5 months now, going on my 6th
I noticed a little bit of weight gain/bloating in the first three months or so, but that has stabilized.  My breats have gained a cup size.  My sex drive has stayed the same.  I still have some intermittent bleeding, but I think that's my wacky menstrual cycle, not the pill.  On the whole it's helped me a lot getting the cramps and PMS symptoms under control.  No pregnancy is also a great thing.  

Overall, my life has been improved with Microgestin, even with the minor side effects."