Birth Control
"I&#039;ve used Aviane for approx. 14 years, I&#039;m 43 now.  My doctor recommended Aviane because it had a low hormone level.  I never gained weight and my period have for the most part always been light.  The only side effect that I&#039;ve experienced is Melasma (dark spots on face).  I&#039;ve recently tried to get off of this birth control but I experienced immediate weight gain. It could be attributed to my age...I don&#039;t know.   Since I&#039;m single now am not sexually active right now I&#039;m going to stop using Aviane to see if my dark spot problem clears up."