i was put on the pill before i had an operation to stop my periods because they were so bad. I am a married woman, have 1 24 year old son, and i wish i had the operation years ago. i sufferred so much, from my period, and the pill was the doctors answer. it didn't work and i got sick from it, but i don't want to discourage you. it is a medical treatment for some women and works well. Why does anyone have to know your on it?