"I am 18 and this is my first time taking birth control. I took the pill to be safe for when I go to college, and to get rid of my acne and regulate my periods. The first month I was doing fine, minimum to no weight gain, increase in breast size, but no change to my acne. However, when my period came, I experienced the worst cramps I have ever had! They were so bad I had to call out sick from work since I could not move without being in pain. My period was also a lot heavier, and it was different. I felt extremely nauseous and faint. Not to mention scared because the flow was so heavy. I am now on my second month and my cramps are worse and my mood swings are bad."