I have irregular periods so I can miss my period for months but when it happens it hits me like a bus and the pain is just horrid. It's only bad for the first three days so I take some Tylenol and I am still suffering but not as horribly. I know there can be some weird/bad side effects of birth control so I'm a little apprehensive to give it go. I was able to deal with my periods but now me and my boyfriend are sexually active (currently using condoms) so now I'm rethinking BC. Should I give it a go or just stick to what I know?