Lovan for PMS

Appleness

I'm curious if there is anyone else out there that takes Lovan.
My doctor prescribed it to me for PMS. Thinks I get sick a lot in general because I'm stressed out.
I'm really confused about it and haven't started taking it yet because I'm a bit scared to be honest. All these side effects (most importantly the ones that can make you lose your sex drive!)

I don't know...I just wonder if there wouldn't be a better approach? Or is prescribing Lovan not really that big of a deal?
It's a small dose of 20mg. I'd just like some input from others who have been prescribed this sort of thing? If possible?
Talking to my doctor isn't the same as getting views from people who have taken it. Obviously my doctor thinks its the best course of action for me.

I just have a bad feeling towards all anti depressants in general and I have this stigma associated with it, like it changes who you are or something. But is taking a small dose of Lovan really any different to the birth control pills that are a different mix of stuff to counter PMS?