"Well just wanted to add I&#039;m 45 years old and have been on birth control since 19. I&#039;m healthy for my age, see my gynecologist and never smoked. I stumbled on Jolessa by accident. My chemist gave me Jolessa because they ran out of my usual brand. After the first 3 months what a difference it weight loss. I lost 7 pounds and have been on it 1 year and lost 17 pounds. I chew the pill with food at dinner time because I have trouble taking pills. Also I take the pill straight through. I don&#039;t stop after the inactive pills, I continue with the active pills and never have my menstrual cycle at all. My doctor suggested it. "