"i am almost 20 years old, and have never been on a birth control before. i also have a condition called chronic kidney disease, and have an issue with high blood pressure. so, i was very hesitant on taking any birth control. i have been on lo loestrin fe for about 2 weeks now. i have noticed some headaches but i usually get those around that time of the month. i did notice that my period was a lot lighter and i had some spotting. i haven&#039;t had any weight gain, matter of fact, my appetite has actually decreased. i just hope that stays that way. "