"i have been on loestrin 24 for about 5 months and i&#039;ve had  a great experience with it. i no longer get headaches before or during my period, which has happened with every other birth control. my period is much lighter and my sex drive is still there. i had been on the ring prior which was a complete nightmare. loestrin 24 is much much better than i had hoped for. my cup size went from a b to a c....but the downfall for me is the increase appetite. i have a petite frame, before i started the pill i was  5&#039;2 and about 115lb.  i&#039;m now just under 125. i didn&#039;t mind because, like i said, i&#039;m petite and on my frame it&#039;s almost unnoticeable. but if you are trying to lose weight, in my experience..it  would be impossible on this pill!!"