"I&#039;ve been taking Alesse during my course of Accutane, which requires a birth control be used simultaneously regardless of sexual activity. I&#039;ve enjoyed it a lot! My acne is clearer, without extreme breakouts around my period like I used to have. In fact, I now have no period symptoms and the easiest, lightest period. I&#039;ve also noticed that I don&#039;t have to worry about bleaching the hair on my upper lip - a nice perk. For me, there have been no side effects at all."