"i&#039;m 28 and have been on loestrin 24 for 6 months and i&#039;m getting off it. i expected some side effects with birth control but i can&#039;t take this. i get crazy mood swings, i&#039;ve gained weight and i&#039;ve lost my sex drive. also, i haven&#039;t had a period in 6 months, not even spotting. been on yaz and ortho before and can&#039;t remember side effects being like this. "