"I really don&#039;t like birth control. However, my boyfriend and I decided to do the responsible thing, and I got on it. I&#039;ve been on it for nearly 2 months, and I&#039;ve already gained 5 pounds. I&#039;ve been the same weight for the past 3 years, and haven&#039;t had any lifestyle/diet changes since I started the pill. I blame Ortho Tri Cyclen. I also have broken out terribly -- my skin has always been pretty good (with the occasional pimple here and there), but since I&#039;ve started this pill ... Yikes. Cyst-like acne all over my chin and cheeks. 

I went to my doctor to switch, so I&#039;m going to try and find the right pill for me. I can&#039;t continue to gain weight and break out like this, that&#039;s all I know. "