birth control
"I was on several different BCs from ages 15-20 and other than bloating and weight gain, I don't recall ever having a bad experience. I eventually stopped taking it altogether, however. As of recently (age 26) I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe. I have never experienced something so horrible from BC in my life. I have bled so badly ever since I started it and have experienced the worst and most continual cramps. I have tried to push through it in hopes the pain would at least stop but it has just gotten worse. I haven't experienced mood swings or weight gain (as of yet) but would take either of those over the type of pain I am experiencing. For the record I am 5'2, petite build, and 115lbs (should body size have any merit on experience)"