"i have never been on birth control before. i&#039;ve only hear about terrifying stories from my friends on how birth control makes them fat and get pimples ! so i was a little afraid to get on the pill but i knew i needed it. i explained to my doctor my worries so she then prescribed me lo loestrin fe. i have been on this pill for 4 months now and the only side affect i have experienced is being short tempered. other than that this pill is amazing. my face is clear of blemishes, i don&#039;t get my period and if i do it only last for 3 days and hardly anything comes out. this is coming from someone who couldn&#039;t go on with everyday activities when i used to get my period. this pill is great and i&#039;d definitely recommend it"