birth control
"I was previously on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo but had constant breakthrough bleeding so I decided to give a Monophasic pill a try.  Turns out the estrogen dosage was too low for me.   I experienced small breakthrough bleeding on the first month, but then terrible break through bleeding on my third month.   I had cramps and a full blown period for 2.5 weeks.  When I didn't have break through bleeding this did shorten my period to about 4.5 to 5 days, and it was lighter.   This was great, because off the pill I had heavy periods that lasted 7 days.  Sex drive remained the same.  I gained about 5 lbs, but I'm not sure that was the pill because I started it on my honeymoon and was eating a ton.  Acne was bad, and I have good skin. Trying 1.5/30 now"