not all birth control is the same. not all women with get the same side effects from the same type. what's perfect for one person made be horrible for another.
you probably should have tried a few months in advance and the doctor should have told you that if you experience any side effects to come back. you would have been taken off that one and if you wanted to continue, the doctor would have used his/her experience to suggest the next approach.
and mahi, that's all very well but if a couple really isn't ready for kids, BC is by far the best way. the right BC for a person shouldn't create havoc with hormones.
So true, I was on the pill for a few years and it was perfect for me whilst some others have had an awful time with mood swings etc.