"i&#039;ve been on lo loestrin fe for 6 months now for birth control and heavy periods. it first took a little bit to regulate and so the second month my period was two weeks long, but it was extremely light. i went from bleeding for 7 days straight through tampons and pads every few hours to being able to wear a pantiliner and change it mid day without worrying about bleeding through. my periods only last 3 days now and i have little cramping. i have experienced mood swings the first week i start a new month of medication and my boobs have increased in size and one is slightly larger than the other. i have had some cramping throughout the month and missed my period the 4th month. i was scared i was pregnant but other women have experienced the same issue. i&#039;ve had few issues."