"i switched to this medication because i had problems with orsythia which caused nausea, decreased lubrication and weight gain. switching to lo loestrin has been the best change i could have made. i used to have very heavy periods. they are now light (don&#039;t even have to use a pad just a liner) and shorter (3 days as compared to 7 before). some months i don&#039;t even get my period which i consider a bonus (3 mo is longest i&#039;ve gone without it) i have not been able to lose the weight i gained or orsythia (15lb) but no other side effects. 9/10 for me. only reason i didn&#039;t give it 10 is because it has not significantly reduced my cramping when menstruating."