birth control
"I started using this birth control after a previous one since it was too strong (on it for 4 months).  I have been using this for 7 months and I have since gained 30 lbs.  I eat very healthy and exercise 5 days a week, as well as live in a city so I walk up to 8 miles a day.  Plus I am in training for a marathon, so I should be losing weight not gaining it.  I used this birth control for acne as well as for preventing pregnancy.  I can say I have had no pregnancy scares and my period came the same day every month, so I always knew when I would be getting it.  It has cleared up my acne a little, however not a lot.  This is my last month taking it as it is most likely the reason I gained so much weight, plus it took away my sex drive."