"i&#039;ve been on loestrin 24 fe for about four years now. when i first started taking it, i did gain about 15 pounds or so. other than that, it has been good. my periods only last 2-3 days and they are light enough that i can wear a small tampon or a panty liner. i had three ovarian cysts burst before taking loestrin and since i&#039;ve been on it, i haven&#039;t had any cysts burst. i would recommend loestrin, except for the weight gain."