Loestrin 24 Fe is a highly effective birth control pill with the lowest level of estrogen (20 mcg per pill) allowed. Birth control pills that contain less than 50 mcg of estrogen are considered “low” dose. Studies have found that lower dose birth control pills have been proven safer than higher dose birth control pills with fewer, less severe side effects. With Loestrin 24 Fe, your period starts later and bleeding is lighter, lasting on average, less than 3 days.
When taken properly, Loestrin 24 Fe is over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Like all birth control pills, Loestrin 24 Fe prevents pregnancy by providing hormones (estrogen and progestin) that suppress ovulation and other related changes your body goes through in preparation for a pregnancy.
How does Loestrin 24 Fe work?
Loestrin 24 Fe provides 3 extra days of the active white pills, for a total of 24 instead of the usual 21. This gives you 3 more days of hormones, so your period starts later, is shorter, and bleeding is lighter. The remaining 4 brown “reminder” pills are iron supplements. They are included to get you into the routine of taking a Loestrin 24 Fe pill every day.
Are shorter periods ok?
Yes, for the majority of women, a shorter period is simply the result of the type of birth control pill they choose. All birth control pills prevent the production of a mature egg so there is less build-up of material for menstrual discharge than when an egg matures and is released.
The 3 additional days of hormones you take results in even less build-up of this material than with 21-day birth control pills. In other words, there is less monthly build-up so there is less menstrual flow. This results in a short period lasting, on average, less than 3 days, with less bleeding, too.
What are the most common side effects?
Just like other birth control pills, most of Loestrin 24 Fe side effects are not serious, usually subsiding or decreasing within the first 3 months of use. Side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bleeding or spotting between periods
- Weight gain
- Breast tenderness
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses **
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you’re over 35. Women who use birth control pills should not smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have or have had blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. Loestrin 24 Fe does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
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**Correction made 01/10/08: wearing contact lenses changed to difficulty wearing contact lenses**
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Is it possible to use Loestrin 24 Fe as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Comment by Anonymous — September 10, 2007 @ 10:17 am
I couldn’t find any info on Loestrin 24 Fe being used as emergency contraception. However there are a number of other birth control pills that can be used like, Alesse, Levora, Triphasil, and Seasonique. They aren’t sold specifically as emergency contraceptive pills but are proven to be just as safe and effective.Of course there is always Plan B, which contains the hormone progestin. Plan B is the only product specifically approved and marketed as an emergency contraceptive pill. If you can talk with your doctor about your options that would be your best bet.
Comment by Ashlynn — September 11, 2007 @ 8:29 am
How can “wearing contact lenses” be considered a side effect of birth control? Just thought this was a little odd…
Comment by Anonymous — January 10, 2008 @ 9:33 am
Whoa! Thanks for noticing that! I obviously need to proof-read my posts a little better
Comment by Ashlynn — January 10, 2008 @ 10:28 am
I’ve been taking this for 2 months and I can’t wear my contacts anymore due to extremely dry eyes. I’m also losing A LOT of hair. And I have spotting nearly every day.
Comment by Anonymous — July 1, 2008 @ 10:35 pm
Birth control pills can cause fluid build up in the cornea of your eyes, changing the shape or size of your eye so the contact lenses don’t fit as well as they used to.
Comment by Kim — September 1, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
I’ve been using Loestrin 24 Fe for 2 years now. I’ve noticed months back around the time of my period I get extremely irritaded and annoyed at the smallest things. I just thought it was normal, but now I think it may be partically due to the birth control pill. Do you know if Loestrin 24 Fe causes mood swings?
Comment by Anonymous — September 10, 2008 @ 9:33 am
Common Loestrin 24 FE side effects may include:- mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;- breast pain, tenderness, or swelling;- freckles or darkening of facial skin;- increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;- changes in weight or appetite;- problems with contact lenses;- vaginal itching or discharge;- changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive; or- headache, nervousness, dizziness.I couldn’t find anything about mood swings but side effects other than those listed above can occur.
Comment by Ashlynn — September 10, 2008 @ 9:52 am
I used Loestrin for about a year. I really didn’t like it. I’m 23 and never really had problem skin until I got on this pill. I switched to YAZ. I’m liking it better, however, I’m beginning to lose faith in all of these pills.
Comment by Anonymous — September 17, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
uhh i need help! im on loestrin and im on my second pack. i started it the first sunday after my period was over. and a week later after taking it i got my period again. about 2 weeks later i got to the sugar pills { the brown ones} and i didnt recieve my period and im already on the 2nd week of the 2nd pack. is this normal?!
Comment by Anonymous — October 6, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
I am to the last two brown pills in my first pack and ready to start new pack on Sunday. Since I have started taking this I have spotted the whole time and then bled. Is this normal? I get so frustrated with having to wear a pad for 20 some odd days…where is the 3 day period at??? Is it on the horizon???
Comment by Anonymous — October 16, 2008 @ 7:31 am
Spotting is quite normal for first time users of the pill; your body needs time to adjust to the hormones. This side effect should clear up within the first 3 months of use.
Comment by Ashlynn — October 16, 2008 @ 8:16 am
Although I can’t gaurantee the 3 day period is on the horizon, it should be. I have been on Loestrin 24 for almost a year now and it took more like 4 months for my body to get used to it and I still have some stomach issues and breast tenderness. However, my periods did eventually even out and my cramps stopped completely. My period is extremely light and short now. I would not reccomend this pill if you want to skip periods here and there though. Throwing it off by skipping or postponing a period is almost as bad as starting over.
Comment by Anonymous — October 21, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
I am on my first pack of pills. I am at the end the end of my third week taking them, and I JUST realized that I took the brown “sugar” pill last night, which is right below the WHITE pill, which is the one I should have taken. what do i do???
Comment by JT — October 22, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
I am not having a period at all since starting on Loestrin 24 Fe, I have missed 2 periods and am closing in on missing my 3rd. I have taken them everyday(haven’t missed one pill and I take them at the same time everyday) Any one else having this problem.
Comment by Anonymous — November 9, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
im so nervous im suppost to take this pills but i gain weight with provera i was 120 now i weight 160 im only 5′2 im gonna start looking like a cow please let me know .but i need the estrogen in my body thanks.
Comment by Anonymous — November 24, 2008 @ 1:18 am
Ive been on LoE24 for a few years now, Is it still affective against pregnancy?
Comment by Anonymous — December 22, 2008 @ 9:38 pm
I had to take several antibiotics at once, 4 of one kind, 4 of another kind, and one flagyll. I was expecting my period a week later. Nothing has come and I am a bit nervous. Does taking that many antibiotics affect my period, such as, push it back?
Comment by Anonymous — January 6, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
i realized the other day that after my family catching a virus we were all sick with fever and nausea ..i am on birth control pills and i was on my 2nd week at the time.. but i was wondering if my pill would still be affective after vomiting?
Comment by Anonymous — January 19, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
I’ve been on this pill for abt 8 months I rly have no side affects at all just I hardly bleed when I’m on the brown pills I start my pills on Mondays therefor the first brown one is on a Thursday and I dont start bleeding till late Saturday or sunday ad its just a little bit like a very small amount is that healthy? I thought maybe its because of my size I’m 5′ an weigh 101 lbs culd that affect me more? And before I started takin the pill my periods only lasted like 4 days so maybe with my normal cycle and the pills I dont hardly bleed at all? I’m confused
Comment by Anonymous — January 29, 2009 @ 10:54 pm
I’ve been on loestrin for like only a couple weeks because i switched from Yaz because i was taking Yaz and wellbutrin and buspar and that caused alot of irratableness and anger because my body seems to react horribly to everything. But since i’ve been on it i’ve had horrible stomach cramps, and i’m always bloated and i feel like i’m bloating more and more in the stomach. I havent gained weight but my stomach seems to getting more bloated everyday.Please tell me what i should do.
Comment by Anonymous — March 7, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
i used loestrin 24 for over a year with no side effects. my cycle shortened to 3 days and was extremely light (which was normal according to my doctor). i switched to the nuvaring for convenience. i have been on it 5 months and experienced weight gain and irritability. needless to say i’m switching back to loestrin 24 asap.
Comment by Anonymous — March 28, 2009 @ 9:49 am
I’ve been on Loestrin 24 Fe for a year now, and haven’t had a period since my first pack. It made me nervous, so I went to see my doctor after missing 4 months – she said its a common side effect of this pill and not something to worry about. I have to admit I enjoy never having to buy a tampon or worrying about when I’m going to start. I do buy a pregnancy test every 2-3 months, just to make sure.
Comment by Anonymous — May 11, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
I have been taking Loestrin for a little under 2 years. However I stopped a month ago because I couldn’t get a refill until the following 2 weeks. Now back on Loestrin for 2 weeks, I had sex with my boyfriend of 4 years last night and there was an ejaculation accident and i’m wondering if I’m protected or if I should go buy Plan B just in case. Please let me know. Thank you!
Comment by Anonymous — May 26, 2009 @ 10:09 am
can you start taking Loestrin 24 with out starting you’r period?
Comment by Anonymous — May 30, 2009 @ 8:20 am
I just started taking Loestrin 24 Fe after what i thought was my period(may have been from my hymen)and now a week later i have it again. Is that normal? I'm a little freaked out.
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2009 @ 4:34 pm
JT said… I am on my first pack of pills. I am at the end the end of my third week taking them, and I JUST realized that I took the brown "sugar" pill last night, which is right below the WHITE pill, which is the one I should have taken. what do i do???Dear JT,Double up on the white pill and then continue on your pack as you normally would.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
Anonymous said… I am not having a period at all since starting on Loestrin 24 Fe, I have missed 2 periods and am closing in on missing my 3rd. I have taken them everyday(haven't missed one pill and I take them at the same time everyday) Any one else having this problem.Dear Anonymous,When you miss your period, take a pregnancy test just to be sure. Go see your doctor and get examined to make sure everything is okay.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
Anonymous said… im so nervous im suppost to take this pills but i gain weight with provera i was 120 now i weight 160 im only 5'2 im gonna start looking like a cow please let me know .but i need the estrogen in my body thanks.Dear Anonymous,Weight gain is a side effect for birth control. You can go off this pill and try another one.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
Anonymous said… Ive been on LoE24 for a few years now, Is it still affective against pregnancy?Dear Anonymous,If you are continuously taking it every day at the same time every day, it should be working.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
Anonymous said… I had to take several antibiotics at once, 4 of one kind, 4 of another kind, and one flagyll. I was expecting my period a week later. Nothing has come and I am a bit nervous. Does taking that many antibiotics affect my period, such as, push it back?Dear Anonymous,Are you on birth control? If you are, antibiotics will interfere with the effectiveness of your birth control so you need to use back up contraception (ie.condoms) if you are taking antibiotics. If you are not on birth control, go see a doctor about your missed period.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
Anonymous said… i realized the other day that after my family catching a virus we were all sick with fever and nausea ..i am on birth control pills and i was on my 2nd week at the time.. but i was wondering if my pill would still be affective after vomiting?Dear Anonymous,Your pill will not be as effective after vomiting. Use back up contraception (ie. condoms).
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
Anonymous said… I've been on this pill for abt 8 months I rly have no side affects at all just I hardly bleed when I'm on the brown pills I start my pills on Mondays therefor the first brown one is on a Thursday and I dont start bleeding till late Saturday or sunday ad its just a little bit like a very small amount is that healthy? I thought maybe its because of my size I'm 5' an weigh 101 lbs culd that affect me more? And before I started takin the pill my periods only lasted like 4 days so maybe with my normal cycle and the pills I dont hardly bleed at all? I'm confusedDear Anonymous,Being on the pill sometimes do mean lighter periods. If you are worried, talk to your doctor and or take a pregnancy test.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
Anonymous said… I've been on loestrin for like only a couple weeks because i switched from Yaz because i was taking Yaz and wellbutrin and buspar and that caused alot of irratableness and anger because my body seems to react horribly to everything. But since i've been on it i've had horrible stomach cramps, and i'm always bloated and i feel like i'm bloating more and more in the stomach. I havent gained weight but my stomach seems to getting more bloated everyday. Please tell me what i should do.Dear Anonymous,Because you just started loestrin, bloating is a common side effect. Wait one or two more months and see if it will go away, if not discuss it with your doctor and see if he/she will prescribe you to a different BC.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
Anonymous said… I have been taking Loestrin for a little under 2 years. However I stopped a month ago because I couldn't get a refill until the following 2 weeks. Now back on Loestrin for 2 weeks, I had sex with my boyfriend of 4 years last night and there was an ejaculation accident and i'm wondering if I'm protected or if I should go buy Plan B just in case. Please let me know. Thank you!
Dear Anonymous,Just to be safe, you can buy Plan B and then get a pregnancy test two weeks later to see if you are pregnant.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 2:21 pm
Anonymous said… can you start taking Loestrin 24 with out starting you'r period?Dear Anonymous,There are three ways to start the pillSunday Start, First-day Start, and Quick Start.If you do not want to do the Sunday start (starting the pill on the first sunday of your period) or the First day start (starting the pill on the first day of your period), the Quick Start is the method where you start the pill without starting your period. With the quick start method, your period may be delayed until you stop taking the active pills. There is no increase in spotting or breakthrough bleeding with this method.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
Anonymous said… I just started taking Loestrin 24 Fe after what i thought was my period(may have been from my hymen)and now a week later i have it again. Is that normal? I'm a little freaked out.Dear Anonymous,Your body is adjusting to the new hormone levels, and you should be normal again on the third or fourth month of being on the pill.
Comment by Janine — June 30, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
I just finished my first pack, and I have two questions: 1. I might have accidentally missed my brown pill last night, and taken two tonight. Is that alright?2. I haven't had my period. A little spotting, but no sign of the actual period itself. I've heard that this is a common worry with this specific pill, and I know that I've used contraception every single time, and haven't missed a pill. I was wondering if this was something common with this pill or not.
Comment by Anonymous — August 12, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Dear Anonymous,The answer to your first question is yes. If you ever forget a pill, take two the following day. You can space it out and take one in the morning and then the other one at night so you won't get nauseated. The answer to your second question: When you first start birth control, your body usually takes 3 months to adjust to the pill. A bit of spotting instead of your usual period is common.
Comment by Janine — August 13, 2009 @ 9:18 am
I've been taking Loestrin 24 Fe for almost a year now and have been having my regular period on schedule every month in addition to another period during the brown pills. Is it possible that this pill isn't working for me? Also if I happen to get pregnent while taking these pills (if they aren't working) will that cause harm to the baby? Any help appreciated.
Comment by Jessica — October 12, 2009 @ 2:24 pm
Dear Jessica,Birth control is supposed to control your ovulation so that you would have your period once a month when you are on your sugar pills (brown pills). In other words, birth control is supposed to regulate your period so you would have it during your sugar pills.It is definitely not normal to have two periods while on your birth control. See your doctor about this. If you are pregnant, the birth control may cause birth defects. If you are not pregnant, your doctor will most likely prescribe you to a higher dose birth control.Keep us updated with which birth control your doctor prescribes to you.
Comment by Janine — October 14, 2009 @ 11:26 am
CAN LOESTRIN 24 FE CAUSE A YEAST INFECTION?
Comment by Anonymous — October 17, 2009 @ 5:28 am
Dear Anonymous,I don't think the loestrin 24fe birth control causes yeast infection. We have a blog entry about yeast infection you might wanna check out. http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/2008/12/what-is-yeast-infection.html
Comment by Janine — October 20, 2009 @ 7:10 am
I just started Loestrin 24 and so far I dont like it. I have been bloated and feel like a mess! I had a crying episode the other night over the littlest thing. My husband must think im crazy! I dont know what to do. Get off the pill?
Comment by Anonymous — November 14, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Dear Anonymous,A lot of women experience side effects in the first 3 months of taking birth control pills. The side effects usually goes away after the 3rd month. It is recommended for you to stay on for 3 months. If you can not stand the side effects anymore, talk to your doctor to see if you can try a different type of birth control.
Comment by Janine — November 16, 2009 @ 10:05 am
I am getting ready to start using this pill for the first time. I have never taken "the pill" before. I was wondering once you are done with a pack when should my period start? Does it start during the extra brown pills or once I have started my second pack?
Comment by Anonymous — December 1, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
Dear Anonymous,Normally, girls who are taking birth control for the first time won't get their period until the second or third month because the body is trying to adjust to the birth control pill. You should get your period when you are taking the brown pills because they are inactive pills.
Comment by Janine — December 2, 2009 @ 10:51 am
I have been taking LoEstrin FE for going on three months now. I have not had a menstral cycle for two months, and the third month was very light (actually very brown and clumpy lasting about 2 days). I have taken numerous pregnancy tests (every month I don't have a menstral cycle), and I have seen my OBGYN my second month of missing a period…all tests are negative. My doc says it's the birth control. But I need to know…is anyone else having this problem? Thank you
Comment by JESSICA — December 7, 2009 @ 10:58 am
Okay so I've been on Loestrin for almost a year now and I just started having the strangest issues with my body. I am not sexually active, but the last two times I have had a small period that has lasted for 3 days that usually end up a dark brown color. I dont know if its the cause of stress but I am worried since the previous periods were 3-5 days.
Comment by Anonymous — December 9, 2009 @ 2:33 am
Dear Anonymous,You shouldn't be worried that your periods are getting shorter or lighter. As mentioned on the blog post, "Loestrin 24 Fe provides 3 extra days of the active white pills, for a total of 24 instead of the usual 21. This gives you 3 more days of hormones, so your period starts later, is shorter, and bleeding is lighter. The remaining 4 brown "reminder" pills are iron supplements. They are included to get you into the routine of taking a Loestrin 24 Fe pill every day."
Comment by Janine — December 9, 2009 @ 9:49 am
Ok so i'm really scared. i began using loestrin on a random sunday like my doctor told me to. I didn't experience any spotting or cramping until the end of the month which is the time where i would've gotten my period regularly (had i not been on the pill). However, it wasn't just spotting, it was a regular seven day flow. While I was menstruating, my boyfriend ejaculated inside of me without a condom and my period ended two days before the placebo or brown pill. now that i'm on the placebo pill, i'm just spotting. could i be pregant? how long should i have waited before he ejaculated inside of me? my doctor told me two weeks and it was fine.
Comment by Anonymous — December 10, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Dear Anonymous,How long were you on the pill for? If you have been on the pill for more than 2 weeks, you should be protected like your doctor said. Just in case, you can take a pregnancy test if you want.
Comment by Janine — December 10, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
I have taken Loestrin 24 Fe for 2 1/2 months. I did not have a period at all. I stopped it because my emotions were a complete mess. I stopped 1/2 way through a pack. It has been almost 2 weeks and I have not bled yet. Should I be worried. My tubes are tied so I am not worried about being pregant but I thought I would have bled by now.
Comment by Shelly — February 15, 2010 @ 8:46 am
Dear Shelly,It may be because your body is adjusting to you stopping the pill. Wait until the next time you are supposed to have your period. If you did not get your period the following month, see your doctor.
Comment by Janine — February 15, 2010 @ 9:32 am
i started taking loestrin24 16 days ago. yesterday i had sex and the condom broke and i have been ejaculated in. am i safe?
Comment by Anonymous — February 15, 2010 @ 11:13 am
I started taking loestrin for the first time..its been about 2 weeks and i got my period is that normal?
Comment by Anonymous — March 12, 2010 @ 8:01 pm
Anonymous said…i started taking loestrin24 16 days ago. yesterday i had sex and the condom broke and i have been ejaculated in. am i safe?Dear Anonymous,You should be protected if you did not miss any pills. Just in case, wait for your period when it is supposed to arrive. If you don't get your period take a pregnancy test and see a doctor.Goodluck
Comment by Janine — March 15, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Anonymous said… I started taking loestrin for the first time..its been about 2 weeks and i got my period is that normal?Dear Anonymous,Did you miss any pills? Is this the time you are supposed to be getting your period before you were on the pill? Every girl reacts to the birth control pill differently. Normally you do not bleed unless you missed a pill. It could also be that your body is adjusting to the pill. Continue taking the pill until your next period is supposed to come (when you are taking the brown pills). If your period comes during the brown pills then you should be fine.
Comment by Janine — March 15, 2010 @ 12:46 pm
I've been on Loestrin 24 for about 3 weeks now. Im on the 3rd row of white pills and I started bleeding this morning.Is that normal?
Comment by Anonymous — March 18, 2010 @ 11:50 am
How many loestrin 24 pills can be taken for emergency contraception?
Comment by Freaked:/ — June 21, 2010 @ 2:51 pm
Dear Freaked:/
I don’t think you can take loestrin 24 as emergency contraceptives. Talk to your doctor about getting the Plan B.
Janine
Comment by Janine — June 25, 2010 @ 10:54 pm
My doctor switched me from Necon 1/50 to Loestrin 24 FE after I kept experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms from the really high dose of hormones being used to treat my irregular excessive bleeding but no positive pregnancy tests. I am 2 days late for my period this month and had some spotting like I was about to start but the spotting has stopped all together along with what little cramping I had. I’ve also had nausea all day long for about the past week and a half and yet again, pregnancy tests are coming back negative so far. I’m on the brown inactive pills of my first pack. How common of a problem is this, especially for someone going from such a high dose of birth control to a really low dose? Should I keep hoping for my period to show or is pregnancy a serious concern at this point? Desperately needing answers to end my confusion and uncertainty. Thanks!
Comment by Curious — June 26, 2010 @ 5:20 am
Dear Curious,
When switching to a new birth control, you may experience weird symptoms for the next 3 packs of your new birth control. Your body is adjusting to the new pills and the symptoms you are experiencing is common in the first three months of trying out a new pill. After 3 months in the new pill, if you are still experiencing all the symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.
Comment by Janine — June 29, 2010 @ 6:28 pm
I have been on Lo24 for five months now. I am on the second week of pills but have been travelling these last two weeks and haven’t taken the pill at the same time everyday. Usually within a an hour or two though. But five days ago I was about nine hours late taking it and now I have been spotting ever since. Is that normal? Just wondering.
Comment by Sara — July 6, 2010 @ 3:18 am
Dear Sara,
Whenever you stop taking the pill, you will begin to spot. That is totally normal. Double up the next day and the spotting should go away.
Comment by Janine — July 13, 2010 @ 9:36 am
I’ve been on Loestrin for almost a year now, I was hoping it would regulate because after the move back and fourth to college my body went crazy.It helped for the first few months but being on the low end of my weight class and running four-five time a week has made my period non-existant, not that I’m complaining, but I know this can’t possibly be good. I am returning to my doctor within the week but is switching totally necessary if I feel great? And could this only be a problem because of the exercise?
Comment by Jaye — July 15, 2010 @ 10:21 am
Dear Jaye,
Not having your period is not entirely wrong. We wrote a post about the pros and cons of not having your period, you should check it out http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/2010/01/is-it-best-for-you-to-get-rid-of-your-period.html Other than the fact that you are not getting your period, if you are not experiencing any side effects, you should definitely stay with Loestrin. Since you are meeting with your doctor later in the week, you should talk to your doctor about your exercises and how you think it may be effecting your periods.
Comment by Janine — July 16, 2010 @ 12:21 pm
I am on my seventh week of taking loestrin 24 and have had my period almost every other week since starting. I have not missed a single pill and take my pill within an hour of the same time everyday. This is not just breakthrough bleeding it has been a full 7-9 day period with all the syptoms of a period (cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue, etc.). I have just started bleeding again even though I just stopped bleeding three days ago. Is this normal? I was under the impression that this pill would lighten my periods, but they only seem to have gotten worse, and I am really frustrated!! Thanks for any insight you can give me.
Comment by Rachel — July 26, 2010 @ 6:05 am
Dear Rachel,
Bleeding every other week since starting the pill is not normal. Check with your doctor and see if she/he can prescribe you to a different pill.
Comment by Janine — July 26, 2010 @ 9:48 am