ovarian cysts
"I am about to start my second month on oral contraceptive pill. I have experienced both positive and negative effects, all seem very normal. I have always had a great period - regular, 3-4 days, not too heavy, and hardly any menstrual cramps. My period would only bring awful, very unwanted mood swings. I would always be very emotional and angry. Within the last 2 months, I started to develop ovarian cysts that would rupture and my doctor suggested I take Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Here are my results

Pros: 
- Mood swings are no longer an issue (my boyfriend has really noticed the difference in my emotional level)
- No weight gain 
- Goodbye cysts! 

Cons: (these varied throughout the month) 
- Trouble sleeping w/ weird dreams
- Nausea
- Menstrual like cramps during placebo week"