"i have been on this pill for over a year and i love it! i used to be on the nuvaring and it was the absolute worst experience. i was constantly crying/arguing/depressed without any reason. i also gained a lot of weight on the ring. i have not gained any weight in lo loestrin fe except for in my breasts. i also have not had any mood swings in comparison to the ones i had before on the ring. my periods (when i do get them, which is rare now) last for 2 days and are super light.  a downfall is that since lo loestrin fe is so new it is still pricey without insurance coverage. but it is great and after using it, i&#039;m hesitant to switch to anything else."