"i have been on loestrin 24 for the last month.  after fighting two miscarriages my body is back to good health.  i have yet to gain any weight and periods are more enjoyable than they have before.  my period lasst only three days and while on my period all i used was panty liner since my periods was so light.  as far as mood swings it comes and goes.  in my opinion, i think loestrin is a great contraceptive pill.  i hope to continue to use it for the next five years."