"being an rn, i was very skeptical about birth control pills because of their reputation for causing issues. my ob/gyn encouraged me to take this pill due to a 7cm left ovarian cyst...he said it may help alleviate the issues i was experiencing and prevent further complications. he gave me a couple months worth of samples of lo loestrin fe to try. i will never take birth control again. i took a months worth of the pills and quit. i was experiencing very severe mood swings, depression, etc. - very unlike me...i have always been very happy and stable. a week ago i quit taking the pills. "