Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
"I don't know  how I feel about this medication just yet, as I have only taken it for about three months.  The first two months I was able to skip my period because I skipped the placebo week both months,  advice given to me by the OB/GYN who prescribed it.  I thought that was awesome. But on the third month, I started to have brown spotting every day, and the spotting became a full blown period  with the worst cramping I had ever experienced, even though I skipped placebo week and continued the full strength pills continuously.  My doctor did not prescribe this as a method of birth control, as I am in infertile. The doctor prescribed it as  hormone replacement. As far as acne, my skin has always been clear and I have not noted any changes.  I have noticed that I am hungrier more often but I am able to control how much I eat without too much of a problem. I get random cravings but I don't exaggerate and pig out either. I do feel bloated, I feel that my stomach looks bigger, and overall I feel fatter, however the number on the scale has not changed so I cannot say I have gained weight. Libido has definitely decreased, and natural lubrication is just out the window. As far as sex goes, I think about it and seek it a whole lot less, and find it harder to become aroused. I did notice that I became more sensitive to stupid things that never bothered me before, and I cry by myself almost every day about little things and then get over it quickly. I just don't know what kind of damage I may be causing in my relationship with my husband. I don't know how I feel about this pill, and I cannot say that it was successful because it prevented pregnancy because that's not the reason why am taking it in the first place. The first two months were great as I was able to skip my period but this period that develop has been the most annoying and painful one yet. I'm considering asking my OB/GYN to explore other options if this doesn't go away in a few months."