"this is a life saver. i am 43 years old and am on my 4th month of loestrin 24 fe. i had ridiculously heavy periods that lasted several days with terrible pms symptoms along with them , after i had my 2 kids, both with c-section. i was not in favor of getting on any pills, but finally gave into the idea, mainly to help with my period issues. this was the best decision i have ever made. my periods are almost non existent. no side effects whatsoever, my breasts are a bit larger, which is very good news after the consequences of breastfeeding 2 babies, libido is fine and well, no weight gain at all."