Lo Loestrin Fe And Continuous Bleeding (Page 6)

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I started taking Lo Loestrin FE on Feb. 2nd and it is now Feb. 21st and I have been bleeding non-stop (literally all day, every day). Doctor says to wait it out for 3 months... 3 months of non-stop bleeding? I've heard of breakthrough bleeding but this crazy!

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I agree, if you are bleeding, you should get off this pill. It is such a new pill, no one knows the long term effects. AND everyone who has had this bleeding issue should please report it to the FDA so it is documented. Lo Loestrin Fe can't be safe!!!

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My doc put me on Lo Loestrin Fe for perimenopause and birth control. I am 47 years old. I bled continuously for 2 months, then I said NO MORE!!! I've tried alot of different pills and they were never as bad as this one. I switched to Microgestin Fe 1/20

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Lo loestrin fe and loestrin 24 are two different pills. I started taking lo loestrin fe and I have not had any problems other than not having a period. and two pimples on my neck. Overall I like it better than other pils because of the low hormones. Every woman's body is different and will react different to any pill. Just find the one that is right for you. Hope this helps.

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I am just like you all! I started loloestrin the first day I got my period and it kind of stopped it the next day and I was excited, then I began bleeding ridiculously and have been for the past 11 days on and off. It is so annoying because it will stop for a day then start up whenever!

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Well, I came looking for answers and sure got 'em. I was recently told I have a ovarian cyst that is 8.3 cm and this pill should shrink it. I started the pill back on March 21st, today is April 18th. I have been bleeding non stop, have gained 6lbs (IN UNDER A MONTH!!), and have been an emotional mess because of it all. Has anyone experienced mood changes due to the pill. My Dr never mentioned the three month hell. Seriously considering getting off this pill, despite my cyst.

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I have a condition called PCOS. My doc started me on lo loestrin a week and a day ago. and another med, I started bleeding yesterday. Wasn't anything too crazy, just like the end of a period. But then i was woken up in the middle of the night and had to go get a pad because I was bleeding through my shorts. Im 18 and this is my first time using contraceptive stuff. Should I call my doc? I just don't know what to do.

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Hey ladies. I just started week three of this non sense. I have been on lo lo for almost a year. This is the first time I am seeing side effects and it has me upset. I stopped taking to the pill all together and when I go home next month will try something different. We shouldn't have to suffer this way.

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Update: I stopped taking Lo Lo as of a few days ago, 6 months in as I said below and I had my period ALL month this month, I was so wiped out that I have been dizzy and sick and due to the constant bleeding and general unclean feeling it gives you I've been plagued with UTI's all month.
I am done with this stuff. I will be getting a IUD or having the Essure procedure. Never again with Lo Loestrin.

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I'm expiriencing the same thing, my doctor put me on these pills to shrink a cyst as well, I've had the essure procedure 2 years ago, so dont need these evil pills for BC, but I've stopped taking them 2 days ago beccause I can't take the bleeding and I have been a little irritable, which is NOT me at all. I'm leaving on my honeymoon in 2 days, and don't want to bleedthe entire time, so I just stopped taking Loestrin. Just a little spotty now. Hope this ends the break through bleeding.

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I too experienced mood changes. pretty lethargic feelong. I could only handle 12 days of this stuff, and kept having a dark bloody discharge. No thanks. I usually go the natural route n used to take.an herbal supplement called wild yam, which is what birth control pills originally were derived from. The day after I stopped Loestrin 24 my moo d was better. No more short temper! No thanks Id rather live w the ovary pain than those symptoms along w shortness of breath n pressure behind my eyes.

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Loestrin is horrendous!! I'm on my fourth pack and have bled HEAVILY the entire time with clots. I'm also acting and feeling like the exorcist while on this. My Dr. Had me stick it out for three months - but no changes. Switching to Sprintec after this pack & can't wait!! So relieved to find this site and hear how many other people have dealt with this. Yowza!

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I was put on these to get periods regulated. I have taken 5 pills out of my second pack and shouldnt be bleeding.. but i'm spotting, clotting bleeding just enough to aggravate and wear a light day pad. I wonder if it will eventually stop? and hurting like i'm ovulating every day and feeling bloated. I dont want to have to deal with all this hurting when i start vacation on the 17th.

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Started lo loestrin fe last Monday on the first day of my period... it is now over a week later and I'm STILL bleeding. The first two days it was light but then got heavier, then stayed steady. It's not just spotting though, it's a lot heavier than that. Sooo annoying! I've also had cramping every single day since starting it. In total it's been 9 days. Calling my doctor tomorrow... :-/

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First month on Lo Lo. 10 pills in. Brown spotting, enlarged tender breasts, bloating (like PMS), tired, vaginal dryness. I want to just stop mid-pack and induce my period to relieve the discomfort. Is this a bad idea? If I just start another pill now, mid-cycle, will the bloating reduce without forcing a period first? I feel like my uterus is going to explode!

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this is my third month on loloestrin fe. i guess my periods are lighter, but now they're a day longer and i get them every ten days as opposed to 30. yes, every tenth pill, so that means i'm bleeding, cramping, breaking out, crying and nonstop eating roughly 10 - 12 days a month instead of 4. never a break between pms-ing and bleeding. this is definitely effective at preventing pregnancy though -- it completely prevents sex.

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I started my first birth control, Lo Loestrin Fe, on April 6th and had the initial side effects: med-light spotting for about a week and half, a few mood swings/depression sessions, acne and some hair loss. I'm on my second week of my second pill pack and I haven't had too many side effects and the acne subsided. I got my period yesterday, so still not regulated with my not-so-consistant cycle. So far it has been lightish compared to my normal semi-heavy flow and the cramps have been painful at times. I'm going to continue to keep taking it for another month and a half since it hasn't been too bad. But we shall see if I start to encounter any of the problems listed above. Everyone's body works differently so I hope everyone is able to find something that works for them.

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I have been taking lo loestrin fe for almost three months and havent got my period. I did few pregnancy test they all came out negative. why am not getting my period at all?

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I stopped taking them after 7 days, because I usually get my period for about 5 days. Hopefully the bleeding stops since I stopped using them after a week. I cant take this crap, for now I'm just gonna use condoms and spermicide, and just tell my doctor to change my dose. I wanted to stay with lo, because of the low hormones but I cant take the 3 month crap, I love sex too much, and my bf just came out of jail after being incarcerated for 4 years so he is frustrated as I am. Lol!

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That is ridiculous. I began taking Loestrin because of my endometriosis. My doctor told me that such side effects - bleeding, excessive nausea, and such, were normal. However, she said that if it continued past THREE weeks, that I should have another visit to consider a different birth control.

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I just started Lo Loestrin Fe, 4 days. I started this after 10 mos of no bleeding. Dr thought my numbers showed menopause (I'm 48 1/2) I went on the estrogen patch and progestrone pills. Began bleeding on 9 th day (haven't stop bleeding yet). She gave me 4 samples of the Lo Loe Fe. That should have been my clue that it's unknown and they don't know a thing about it! Drug pushers. This site has been eye-opening and frightening. I had to get a blood transfusion in July during gallbladder surgery. I'm scared and dont trust the gyn. I have fibromyalgia and this cramping is increasing pain 10- fold

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