"i was on loestrin for about 6 months. pros were that it made me go from having a 7 day moderate period to a 3 day lighter period. i also had more energy on it to work out. it worked too, for i did not get pregnant while taking it. cons were that i gained fat only in my stomach and my bum, which was weird. it was water weight because i lost it within a month when i got off it. also it did not help with my crazy pms mood swings. 
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