Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
"Been taking this birth control for 8 months now since giving birth. Pros are light periods that last 3-4 days, 5 tops and they always come on time. No pregnancy so that's good. Cons.. (Well, my only MAJOR con) is WEIGHT GAIN!!!! I am constantly gaining weight every month and it's scary. Every time I step on the scale I've gained another 2-3lbs. I don't even eat a lot & have never gained weight this rapidly in my life. So far I've gained 13lbs since starting this pill.. It's depressing & I cry about it. Also it is almost impossible to lose the weight other than practically starving yourself. Contraceptive side of Mononessa is good but the weight gain is NO GO!!!"