birth control
"Previously, I was on a microgestin pill from Planned Parenthood, but I wanted a pill that would let me have my periods so they switched me to Chateal. It was a bit more potent than the one I was previously on but I really did not experience any worse side effects. I experienced moderate weight gain - I am already pretty petite though so this did not bother me. The only time I experience any mood problems is the few days preceding my period. The pack that I have has the 4th row of reminder/sugar pills, and I usually do not start bleeding until my 3rd or 4th day in, and the periods are light and very manageable. All in all I have had a great experience, however my transition from microgestin pills to Chatel may have played a leading role."