I only have 4 (and very short, light) periods a year, I don't think I have to say anymore. For any women who dreads getting their period everymonth (which I always did) this is the pill for you. You take the pills everyday for 3 months, and you have your cycle, 3 months of pills, cycle, and on and on. I have been on this for about 2 years and couldn't be happier. I don't have to deal with pms monthly. You know when you're going to get your period. You do have mild spotting when initially taking the pill but after your body is adjusted, there is none (at least I haven't experienced...