Lo Loestrin Fe And Continuous Bleeding (Page 8)

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 started taking Lo Loestrin Fe on July 31st 2012. It has low estrogen amounts so I was not worried at all, yet I was wrong.
I have stomach issues (gas/bloating), bad headaches, hungry ALL the time, tired, and sex drive as decreased-

My boyfriend has noticed this in the last weeks of taking this, I just can't deal with it and I am stopping tonight-

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I am 42 years old, and went on Lo Loestrin fe because I wanted to regulate my very heavy and very painful periods. The first pack was okay. I did have a terrible all-over pimple problem. I mean little pimples literally all over my face, especially my forehead. But I stuck with it because I figured it would get better with time, and it did improve my mood. My first period on Lo Lo was actually heavy. Was pretty disappointed with that. But I kept taking it thinking that it would get better with time. Pimples never got better. And by my second to third week of the second pack, I started to get PMS, and have a full blown period. I just kept on bleeding daily, without no end in sight. Around that time, I had gotten an intravaginal sonogram. The bleeding was so heavy and continuous that I thought that I had a perforation and that I was hemorrhaging. I called my gynecologist and switched to loestrin fe 24. I'm on my second day on loestrin. I'm still bleeding, but not as much, and my pimples are beginning to clear up. I think Lo Loestrin should be withdrawn. I think it doesn't have enough ethinyl estradiol.

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I totally agree - six months of continuous bleeding from breakthrough to heavy clotting and everything in between - with all the discomfort and inconvenience that goes with it - stopped IMMEDIATELY when I switched from Loestrin 24 to Genneress due to fibroids at age 39 (now 40). I was ready to give up and go back to unbearable periods or to pay out of pocket for Mirena which for reasons unknown and unfair is not covered by my dual insurance. But I wasn't convinced about or ready for the implant and my doc sounded like she'd be more willing to go full hysterectomy than try less radical surgery, again for reasons I don't fully get, when on a whim she suggested there was one more thing we could try - increased mg of hormones by switching pills. Thank goodness because I was beyond wit's end. It's still only the third week after switching but knock on wood so far so good with no side effects. Let's see after 3 months or 6 months or 3 years...but this switch has made an indescribable improvement in my quality of life, happiness and well being.

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wow, sounds like everyone is having the same issues as me. I am finishing my 4th pack of lo loestrin now and every 10 days i have a period. the first one is normally 7 days long, and when i get to my brown pills it is only about 4 days long. in a week and a half i am finished with this pack and going back to the tri sprintec i was on 4 years ago... i never had this constant bleeding with any other pill and it is rather annoying. plus i have been extremely tired and slightly moody as well.. with a lot of hair loss as some others had stated. good luck!

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I just started it and im barely sick at all. if anything its for a short period of time then its over. i do get mild cramps once in a while. but i hope this one works for u!

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I've taken Lo loestrin fe for almost a year now. The bleeding lasted for 4 weeks for me. And then. Nothing. No spotting. No breakthrough bleeding. absolutely nothing. And then I went on vacation... And forgot the pills at home. For a week. So now I've basically started from the beginning again.....

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When you stopped taking them, did the bleeding stop?? My boyfriend is visiting me at college from out of state next week and if you can understand, I do not want to be bleeding.

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I just started taking this pill. Also im still bleeding oh no im done taking it uncomfortable bleeding going on two weeks to long for me.

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I've been taking this pill for 18 months. 1sr month ok then started having periods every 2 weeks on & off. I take my pill every single night never missed one ever!! I have a 3.5 yr old & 2 yr old & just found out today I'm 3 weeks pergnant! Wouldn't recommend this pill ever!!!!! Switch before its to late

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Hi Ive been on this pill for almost 3 weeks and started having bleeding a week and a half into the pack and its alost been 8 days and the bleeding is still going. My doctor saids its normal bcuz its thinning the lining of ur uterus so that u have lighter periods in the future!! Im trying my best to hang in there!!! UGHH

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This is how I feel...I bleed for 8 weeks and 2 of those weeks is when I started these pills. Now im almost done with the pack only two pills left and nothing no bleeding feel sick and really really moody I feel like I want to literally jerk a head off. My sex drive has also decreased and my hubby really isnt happy with it im bout to say screw all birth control bc nothing seems to be good enough.

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I am losing it. I am about to finish week 2 of lo loestrin fe and I'm a total b****. It makes me emotional and angry and I've been bleeding non stop since halfway through the first week and the cramps are horrible. I'm anemic as it is already so this constant bleeig can't be good for me. My doctor is encouraging me to stay on it for at lead two month but I can't do that. It's too uncomfortable. What would happen if I just stopped taking it now would I continue to bleed for long does anybody know?

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I stopped mid way through my first pack/month and bled lightly for 3-4 more days and my period came two weeks after that bleeding stopped. So basically, I just started my period (which was completely normal) in six weeks instead of 4 weeks. I have been regular ever since with no ill effects.

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okay so i have been on lo loestrin fe for almost a whole month. i started taking it the day i got it. and didn't wait until my period to start because then i would be waiting a whole month to kick in. and besides taking it to prevent getting pregnate, i needed it for cramps(and all that other gross stuff that comes with being a woman on there period.) i started my period about a week ago, which is normally a 3-4 day thing. but im still bleeding. not as heavily. but its still there more or less. the doctor did stay this might happen if i didn't start on my period, but im curious. who here has had this problem, and how long did it last? should i stop taking it or keep going on to the neck packet?

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I am 24 years old and was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and PCOS. I am taking Metformin 1500 mg and Lo Loestrin a day and thought the Metformin was the cause of my non-stop period. I am so happy I found this forum I was going crazy! I am on week 2 of non stop period and am 2 days away from finishing my first pack. I haven't had any anxiety or depression however this non-stop bleeding has me at wit's ends. My boobs are bigger than ever, and I wear size 36 C and feel like they're at a DD. I suffer hair loss as it is, and have noticed thinner hair. I am going to be positive and stick it out, but I cannot imagine 3 months of hell. The cramping is HORRIBLE. I feel like a baby is coming out of me, and the clots are about the size of quarter. I do not wish upon anyone else. Will keep posting and reading everyone else's comments. This is probably the most effective birth control--it lowers any desire of having sex and the bleeding makes it impossible to have intercourse.

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I have had 8 periods in the past 3.5 months. Lo Loestrin Fe has also caused me to develop anxiety and depression, today I literally could not leave the house because of uncontrollable crying. It also caused me to gain 13 pounds (with diet and exercise). I highly suggest you switch! today was my last day on it and i couldnt be more excited to get off this damn thing!

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Hi Ladies...

I was given the Lo loFe as well...I explained to the doc my experiences in the past with BC pills. The hormones, etc. Literally made me suicidal. After everything I have read, I find it very likely that I will have some severely negative side effects to this pill. I need an answer! I cannot afford to pay 400 for an IUD right now...I feel so trapped!! I had 10 pregnancies, which I lost...and I can't handle it to happen again, but Ijust keep getting any pill tossed at me, and I go nuts!!! I don't know what to do...If anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Idon't know if I can risk such side effects with more depression...I already suffer from it, and am coping with it. I feel very stuck. I need BC, help with my acne, regulation of my periods would be great. I just can't find the answer anywhere in sight. Thanks everyone for your posts, and I wish you all the best! Please keep it updated on whats working, and not...I'm looking for all the info I can get.

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Personally I am extremely sensitive to added hormones. Ive been on the depo shot, nuva ring and 3 different pills. After my second child I got on the paragard IUD, the nonhormonal. I had it in for one year. Had it removed because the last few months I experience heavy continual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, decreased sex drive and honestly it just wasnt comfortable to have sex. Having it out, I immediately felt better and the bleeding stopped. I got put on loestrin 2 weeks ago. I already regret it. Nausea every day, swelling in my feet and bloating in my stomach. I even have sore boobs. I havent had sore boobs since I had my children. I dont think there is a good answer out there besides having your tubes tied. Our bodies were not designed to take these pills every day. Added hormones. Killing your eggs. Just seems messy and it is. No matter what preventative measure you take. I'm talking to my doctor this week about getting my tubes tied because I DONT want anymore kids but I'm tired of taking things to prevent having babies... and feeling like crap all of the time!!

In a nutshell, I'm just saying the IUD was not the answer for me and I wasted my $$$.

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I totally understand!! My insurance won't cover an IUD or the tubal procedure. I'm not irresponsible...I use condoms...I'm gonna look into if there's any funding for students, and I'm a mom already, too.after all this research, I am relieved I'm not aLone her :) take care!!

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I started the Lo Lo pills 4 months ago. First period was fine then two weeks later had a heavy flow with A LOT of blood clots for 11 days, then didn't get it for 4 weeks and now I'm going on my third week of heavy flow and blood clots. I was also put on this because of my high blood pressure, but it is getting to be too much. I'm going on vacation next month and don't want this to be a problem. Has anyone just stopped? How long did it take to stop bleeding?

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