I have been on Alesse for one month and I am a few days from finishing my second month. I started the first pack on the first day of my period. Here is what has been happening so far: First couple of weeks I had continuous spotting ranging from every other day to a few days in a row.

I was highly irritable and angry and depressed suddenly one day and in the next couple of days I got my period which was one week early (this is in the first month.)
My period lasted for 8 days (never happened before), I had severe pain that lasted very long and the bleeding didn't start to subside until about the seventh day. The rest of the time it was heavy bleeding. Usually my heaviest time would happen inside of three days and then lighten up, as well as cramps.


Side note: The first day I started taking the pill at 7pm and have been since. I take it EXACTLY at 7pm everyday and I have not missed a single pill.

I have had breast tenderness since the first day I started taking the pill and it is still persistent. My acne has had no change. (still as bad as before)


I am into my second month now and so far no early period, but I am undergoing days of extreme depression and lots of crying. I've had it last up to 2 days. I have had days of extreme happiness and within those days I have had terrible mood swings.

My breasts are still extremely tender to the point where it hurts like a b*tch when my boyfriend gently brushes past my nipple with his finger for example. Hugging is another matter all together.

My acne is still the same.

Anyone gone through something like this or similar and did it all change and settle down?