I've only been using this pill for a few months, as I'm no longer allowed to take the combined pill due to headaches. It's stopped my periods pretty much all together, except for the odd day of spotting once a month. I do also get regular cramps during the week I would have a period. For me, the downsides are a complete loss of sex drive which is very disappointing and also my skin has gotten quite bad - and I've also started to get spots on my back which hasn't happened before.
Time used
6 - 12 months
Stopped using
Mood
Somewhat negative
Skin
Don't know
Sex drive
Reduced
Weight
No change
Bleeds
Stopped
No experience provided
Mood
Don't know
Skin
Don't know
Sex drive
Don't know
Weight
Don't know
Cycle return to normal
18 months - 3 years
No side effects provided