"today is february 28, 2011. i was on loestrin 24fe from july 2010 until december 2011.  i had no periods at all after the first month on the pill. i had no cramps either, which was nice.  however, i had side effects:  much lower libido, difficulty having an orgasm, and digestive problems every evening.  my stomach/intestines used to hurt every night after dinner, and i had problems with bowel movements.  these problems happened for over a year.  after stopping loestrin, i have had no similar digestive problems.  i&#039;m glad i stopped taking it."