Loestrin 20

This was generally a very good pill for me, as it lightened my periods significantly and did not cause any other physical symptoms. I also credit it with improvements in my skin, although I was not diagnosed acne prior to taking the pill and just had normal, irregular spots. However, I stopped using it because my periods became so light that I began to worry about pregnancy. Furthermore, I had a couple of pauses of about 3-6 months due to my then-partner going travelling, and when I went back on the pill each time, it was difficult to readjust. For the first 3 months of being back on the pill, I experienced moderate-high levels of anxiety, which I had never previously suffered from. I believe this to be linked to the pill because the pattern was consistent over 4 years of coming off and on, plus I am now off the pill for the foreseeable future and am experiencing no anxiety. Overall, I would recommend it, but encourage users to monitor their mental as well as physical health, and take appropriate steps during any difficulties.