I can confirm that if I could do without it, I would be the happiest person in the world. Personally, I no longer have any pain since I started taking Visanne (a positive point). However, I live with the devastating side effects of this medication: less motivation, lower vitality, depressive mood, fatigue, reduced concentration, and weight gain. My skin has definitely looked better. I’ve been on it for six months now. My ultimate goal is to stop taking it one day. So if you can avoid it and find gentler alternatives, I strongly suggest you do. Of course, it depends on your condition.

that sounds just awful. I have decided to not take it for the time being. the pain is horrible but I feel like id rather live with that than have all the other side effects to try and manage

I tried it..and YES the side effects are awful. I experienced all the side effects except brittle bones and bleeding.