Lo Loestrin Fe And Continuous Bleeding (Page 6) (Top voted first)

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 am on my second pack.I started bleeding about 4 days after finishing my period. I spoke to the nurse practitioner and she advised me to continue taking the pill until I finish the third pack. My concern is that on may 17,2013 I had the novasure procedure. I had heavy bleeding and minimal cramping. Everything after the procedure was fine for about two weeks. After the two weeks, I started spotting then started heavier bleeding. My period lasted 5 days and I still had to wear a super plus tampon. My cramps were actually worst than before. The doc checked my uterus and everything was fine and normal. He prescribed lo loestrin fe. I've actually been bleeding since the latter part of may. I can say that my non bleeding days would add up to about three weeks. I am tired of the toll that the nova sure procedure and lo loestrin fe pills have had on my body. Has anyone else out there had bleeding like mine? If so, did it stop after the three month mark? Did your period get lighter and for less days?

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Okay is anyone having this problem? So I started LoLoestrin Fe about 7 weeks ago, and i started the first pill on the first day of my period. The first month I had no problems, but by the time I got to the white pills, I wasn't getting my period (before taking the pill my period was always right on time). Freaked out, took a pregnancy test, but it was negative. So a week after I'm suppose to get my period (about 6 days into the new pack) I start having HORRIBLE cramps, and nausea, really bloated, and am exhausted, my boobs kill, and I'm irritable. The next day I start spotting this brownish red goo, and it's been like this for 9 days no. No period, just cramps, nausea, bloating, exhaustion, and spotting. I was gonna just try to get through the third month, does anyone find things get better?

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No I have continued to take the white pills and now I'm on the brown ones
for my regular period

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Oh my, this caught my eye as I too had issues but I had Nova procedure 4 years ago and my ONY other option was hysterectomy and I have had ZERO bleeding so something is likely being missed. My sister had the Nova done the same week w/very little improvement but she did gave improvement for 2-3 years and went back to anemia and we ladies know this disrupts in so many ways. I would consider 2 things (don't know your are, but if you had Nova Sure you are probably done w/children (when I did it you had to be). Consider having just your uterus removed vaginally (not bad at all, then you are done w/all but possibly some PMS symptoms which you can treat just fir those days), I would strongly request re-evaluation of cause of heavy cycles, turned out my sister had 2 fibroids the size of cantaloupes that were missed the first time when they were smaller, the second doctor didn't think they were a problem (for HIM!), she had to have her uterus removed but is sooo much better. The last option that worked for me for awhile is stop these "new" pills hyped for continuous use b/c he old school birth control pills can also be taken continuously (just don't take a break and your doctor CAN write this way) they just get more "perks" if they write for newer and more costly pills (Yaz is awful and dangerous, my 19 year old niece had a stroke on Yaz b/c she didn't tell anyone she was smoking socially and this pill has a ton of risks-not worth it). If you don't get the right answers, go to another doctor that is not solely focused on delivering babies. Getting this resolved was a most happy time, concerning since you JUST had the latest & more effective Nova. I think some people can have unpredictable spotting they say fir up to 3 mos. and for some always so if it were me, I would definitely look I to other options. Good luck!

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I am 35 and have two children. I had the novasure ablation procedure in may 2013 due to heavy periods ( ultra tampon +- every hour plus pad) that would last about 6 days. Light cramping on or about the first day. I am enemic and I would grow tired of planning everything around my period. I had two ultrasounds performed and everything looked normal. I had the nova sure procedure done a week before my period. Everything was fine for about the first week. After that, I started spotting and then bleeding. I would use a super tampon and that went on for about a month. After that I went to my Obgyn and told him about my dissatisfaction. He then recommended lo loesterin fe. I started it on the day that I was on my period. This was back in July. As soon as I finish my period I am fine for about a week. After that, I spot thedark / light brown discharge. Only when I wipe. This is usually around the second week of my pills. By the third week, my spotting gets heavier. By the time I start my brown pills I start my actual period. Then, the whole thing happens all over again. That's where I am at right now. I finished my brown pills and I was fine, now I am spotting.

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Awww gina im 37 and feel the same. I had a tubal 9 years ago so the thought of being on birth control is a bit humerous, i used to have a period evry other month and sometimes every 3 months. All ive ever wanted is to be regular! But i wouldnt call spotting for 2 days a period altho the cramps and nausia fatigue and crankiness was present. I kinda hope i just have a regular period this month, if not im afraid they will try to put me on a higher dose estregen and i dont want that so i will refuse but anyway i wish u good health

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Have you considered uterine ablation or what many refer to as the Nova sure procedure? I too had a tubal, and once I stopped BC pills I was MISERABLE, I was chronically anemic and felt like I couldn't leave my home. I had great results from the ablation and 4 years ago so I'm told it's much better now but my sister did not have the success that I did, I stopped bleeding altogether from the Nova sure, so for once the statistics were in my favor, haha! But I know many that don't have it done "well" and don't kid yourself, skill in this widely used procedure is more important than anything and likely your doc just didn't remove enough tissue so you are still shedding b/c your body senses the lining. I know several people that had same or worst outcome than you or many others speak of on this site and I know one of my girlfriends was able to have her Nova sure redone, I asked my GYN and she went to him and he was able to redo and she also had no bleeding again, my sister had to have her uterus removed vaginally, she is thrilled w/the results, she couldn't lift for 2 weeks so if you have small children you need to make sure you have enough help, but it really was an easy procedure for her and any others I know that had these heavy and long cycles. I personally am so happy to be done w/the BC pills, I never took the newer pills, I think I actuall remember what I took, it was a low estrogen version but NOT "Loestrin" brand, my doctor does not RX based on what pharmaceutical companies "like" to push, he really is devoted to care throughout the life of a woman, from adolescence to peri-menopause I've been w/him and he still has tons of babies he's delivering but when I hit peri-menopause (I'm 46), I was shocked b/c it was fast and furious, and he called me and gave me the news and then scheduled an appt. w/me at the end of the day later in the week so I could ask questions and I didn't really know what to ask, but he knew what to say for sure and then I did have some questions (started hormone cream) and he returned my call promptly and answered them all. My point is, I've learned that not all OB/GYN's are equal in skill and knowledge so IMHO, the thing that I think sets him apart from the rest (many men & women are great, I just found the female docs to be much more judgy, saying things like "oh come on you can handle it" so I'd rather deal w/a little embarrassment (a bit modest) but see a really highly recommended doctor (get referrals from your other doctors or friends) that has pictures of his wife (of 33 years, right out of college) and daughters that he obviously loves. Ultimately his compassion and devotion to women personally translates well professionally so if you are miserable now, it doesn't get better w/age, find the right doctor that cares about your discomfort, doesn't trivialize it or puts you on pills that don't feel right to YOU, and if you really like your GYN, than speak up and pursue, I regret waiting 5, that's FIVE years of never ending miserable cycles.

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Yes. Ablation is an option. Was trying to go this route first but there is no way I am staying on these. I give up. ;)

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Very helpful I'm almost in tears! I Thought I was going to be bleeding for 3 months straight . I know there's hope so I will wait it out. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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I'm glad I'm not the only one. The first month I tried these pills was August. I did fine. I skipped just one pill 4 days ago and been having heavy bleeding since then. Next week is suppose to be when I start. I guess I have two this month. So far haven't had headaches and less pain. Now this. I also been nauseous. It seems like when something helps another thing happens. I will give it another month also to the dr again.

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Re: Bee129 (# 257)

I am currently having this issue! I have been on the pill a few years but was recently on an antibiotic and dr said that could be what brought this on! I haven't had a period in years! Now Abdominal pain and bright red blood!

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Re: Lauren (# 261)

{edited for privacy}. I have recently been diagnosed with pcos, too, and have been placed on lo loestrin... I will get hopes and indications that i will be off the cycle, but then the next day i'm extremely bright red and heavy. it's stressful, and taking a toll on me. My mood swings, bloating, and cramps are getting worse. I can't get used to this and i don't know if I want to wait until my body does. I would love to hear any other options you may have sought or anything else you have done considering you and i have very similar reasons, diagnosis, etc.

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I was put on Lo Loestrin in July for pcos and constant cysts.... it’s now December and I’ve been on my period or spotting every single day. Anyone else having issues this constant and plainly frustrating? Also, I keep thinking my body will adjust, but it’s been 5 months. I’m 26 by the way.

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I have pcos and my dr recommended starting this when we needed to take a break from fertility treatments. I have been bleeding for a month straight along with the worst cramps, nausea, bloating, and mood swings I have ever experienced. My dr said it can take 3-6 months to adjust but I am not putting up with this. I have been through 6 IUI cycles and those were less physically taxing on me than being on this pill for 2 months. I honestly can’t believe this pill is recommended to anyone, and in my case, with no mention of the possible side effects.

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Same here been bleeding daily since Dec 23 .... about to give up this sucks!

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Kim (# 280) - almost same here...Non-stop period since January 15th, doctor prescribed Loestrin 2 weeks ago to STOP the period...it does not work it seems, extremely frustrating and nerve wrecking. My period was like a clock till recently. I am 46. Constant period is exhausting emotionally and physically. I will keep taking it for another month just to see..

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I stared taking it in February and I’ve been bleeding ever since!!! My period was great, very light and only maybe 3 cramps but the bleeding doesn’t stop, so it’s hard to tell when my period even finished... And what’s worse I’m on my 2nd pack now and I have absolutely excruciating abdominal pain, I Literally want to scream. I’ve been taking painkillers all day long and sitting with a heating pad but it doesn’t help at all. Idk what to do because I can’t function and idk if I should wait and keep taking them or just get off and deal with my hormonal problems and cysts and extremely heavy periods...

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Re: Alice (# 291)

I finally called my doctor to switch, told her exactly what was going on, which is the same issues it sounds like you’re going through, she switched my birth control did not seem concerned with cysts or anything

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CaliBMO (# 289) -did your bleeding finally stop? I’m going through the exact same thing... today was 10 days of bleeding on 5th pack... I need some hope

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Re: Grace (# 293)

Hi! It’s just totally random. I’ll bleed two weeks and then off a week. I went to the dr the other day and she said the pills she gave me probably were not strong enough. She can’t do an ablation because my uterine wall is super thin so she offered me higher dosage of pills/hormone or a hysterectomy. I’ll probably try the pills for awhile, but I’m completely open to a hysterectomy. Good luck!! It’s such a pain!

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