In my own personal opinion, I would go on Desogen. I am using the generic kind called "Apri" and its great!! No initial breakout, mood swings or weight gain and its clearing up my skin sooooo great in combination w/ Spiro. I was on OTC when I was much younger (16 or 17 I think) and it kept me clear but with major crazy behavior & massive weight gain (10 pounds!!). I was on OTC- Lo just recently for 4 months and it make be break out so bad that it scarred my face pretty bad...but I didnt have any mood or weight issues.

I have tried Yasmin, but I was not on it long enough to see any side effects/benefits... it make me really sick so I had to stop. I have heard that there is also a pretty bad initial break out associated with Yasmin though.

I would try Apri first and if you dont like it, then switch to Apri.

My skin isn't THAT bad...I get breakouts towards my period. I went on yasmin and my skin was HORRIBLE! I do NOT recomend it if you care about your face being clear. Didn't gain any weight and my periods were pretty light. I've also been on apri, was okay...didn't see any HUGE improvement. I'm currently using OTC and I have one pimple on my cheek (I have my period.) I've heard bad things about otc but it REALLY works for me! I've only been on it for a month and my skin looks great!