Lo Loestrin Fe And Continuous Bleeding (Page 9)

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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This makes me feel a little better. Have been on Lo Loestrin for 7 months. First 3 months were heaven, next 3 months no period at all, and this month I'm on day 10 of the heaviest period with not end in sight - which started 2 weeks early. I've stopped taking the pill for 3 days now and I hope the bleeding stops. I'm still a little worried.

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I started lo loestrin on Jan. 14th. It is now the 26th. This is my first time on pills and I'm becoming impatient. Doc told me give it 3 months before I see a change to my extremely irregular cycle but this is crazy. Totally defeats the purpose. If this doesn't stop by the time I'm done with the first pack, I'm asking for a new pill.

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Super glad to see this. I started my pack immediately after I got it. I am two pills from finishing my first month. My period isn't due for about two weeks but 5 days ago I started bleeding, and it seems to have stopped, but it could just be a false alarm and start back up again. Reguardless, it is uncomfortable. It isn't heavy enough to be my period, but it is definitly enough to be a pain. This is the only birth control I can currently afford, so for now I'm stuck with it. Aside from this, I have yet to experience any side effects. I do take it in the evenings, not sure if that makes a difference.

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Like many of the previous poster, I have been plagued with periods almost every 10 days while on lo loestrin FE. I have taken a number of other BC pills in my time and never had this problem. It isn't just spotting either, it is getting heavier each time and more and more painful.

I contacted the manufacturer and they were not aware of this frequent bleeding problem going on. If others reported the problem to the manufacturer directly, that would help them and other consumers. They seem like a good company that is also concerned for their customers. Don't just post side effects here, report them to the manufacturer.

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Well, I went back to the doctor and she said the Lo loestrin was not strong enough for me. Even though u have to adjust to a pill, u should not have heavy bleeding for 3 weeks. She gave me Natazia. I've only taken one pill so far and I already see a huge difference. I took it at 10pm and by 2pm today, the bleeding has slowed tremendously. It's still light right now. My mood has also improved. I know its only been 1 day, so I hope I continue this great experience.

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Did it get any better? Your post sounds exactly like my current experience. I'm on day 16 of the pill and am having the worst bleeding of my life, soaking through my jeans down my legs and to the floor within seconds of standing. 5 days straight so far.

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The bleeding stopped after taking natazia for 3 days.I've only been on this pill for a week but I love it. My mood has even improved. My doctor said lo loestrin wasn't strong enough for me. You do need time to adjust to new drugs but its no reason to bleed that long. If its heavy, its no help for your cycle. Ask for a new pill.

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I am having the same experience. I started Lo Lo 2 weeks ago. The first week was okay. But I've been bleeding nonstop for like 7 or 8 days now. Again, not heavy enough to be a period, but really REALLY annoying! It's gotten to the point where I don't want to be on it anymore. I don't want to wait 3 months. For the previous 12 months I was on Loestrin (not Lo Lo) and I really liked it. But they don't offer the discount card anymore. What to do, what to do -- go back to Loestrin and pay almost twice as much, or stick with this stufc.

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I had my daughter oct.12th. 4 weeks later i went to the doc for post partum checkup and a birth control method. I was put on lo loestrin fe due to being anemic during pregnancy. My appt was on a tuesday i was instructed to start the pack that sunday (even though my period hadnt come back since my daughers birth) so i did. Now for about 4 months i have been bleeding every 7-10 days nothing heavy but its kind of defeating the purpose of being on BC i just hope its doing its job in not releasing an egg every month lol. Im not sure if its related but my hair is falling out alot! I have to unclog shower drain after every shower i take now for water to drain! I called my obgyn today and am switching to something else asap!!

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I'm so glad to see I'm not alone. I've been on Lo loestrin fe for three months and it's been pretty horrible. Before starting birth control, my periods were extremely regular- practically the same day for 12 years. Now I have no idea what to expect. My first period on the pill was 2 weeks long and very painful (they're normally 5 days long) the second month I got a very light period, so I was hopeful the worst was over. However, this past month I've had a horrible time- I got my period when I was supposed to, but longer and more painful than usual. A week later, I had another week long period. That finally ended two days ago, and now im bleedin heavily again. This pill is making me anxious all of the time and has ironically stopped me from having sex for 3 months because im so paranoid. I'm going to see a new gyno because I'm convinced that anyone who would prescribe this hates women lol.

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I had the same issue, it was a game to me b/c I wasn't sure what was going on. There were times where I had mass amounts of blood, I'm talking cups come out of me. Then there would be times where I thought I started but then it was spotting, but different colors. I had PMS symptoms all the time too; back ache, bloating, sluggish feeling...Glad you got off!

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After being off the Lo Lo pills for 3 weeks now, I am glad to say I have not had anymore spotting or bleeding since then. Soon after going off them, I noticed that my extremely swollen belly, that looked like I was about 6 months pregnant, started going down to a more normal size. I also had a lot of problem having a BM when I was on the pills and was wondering what was wrong with me. Soon after going off the Lo Los, my bowels went back to normal and no problems since. I did also notice that my anxiety was going through the roof. I thought it was just stress I was dealing with, but it seemed to be getting irrational and hard to handle. That has improved since going off the pills as well. Not sure what was up with those pills, but they nasty things. Worst pills I have ever taken.

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started lo loestrin feb 3 when i got my period, i would say i had regular menstrual stopped and now this morning (day 20 of taking pill) i was spotting like when im about get my period should i continue the pack or just stop! is this normal? helppp!!!

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I'm 19 and I was diagnosed with pcos jan 15th. The doctor prescribed lo loestrin fe and I've been taking it since feb.3rd. I started bleeding feb. 27th and have not stopped since! Before being on bcp I had like 2 periods a year. I don't know what to do and I'm starting to freak out! It's been 11 days of bleeding.

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Hi everyone- just wanted to follow up on the post I made a few weeks ago. I switched from lo loestrin fe to loestrin 24 fe and now everything is completely back to normal. Like many others have posted here, lo loestrin is just too little estrogen for many women. Also, I think doctors push it because it's more expensive. For me, the generic works so much better and I'm getting it for free. Good luck, everyone and thanks for the support :)

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I have been on the LoEstrine 24fe for a whole year as March 2013 and it has proven to be the worst choice I have ever made as far as birth control. I've had breakthrough bleeding every pack and then some I didn't bleed when I was suppose to at all. I have gained 15 pounds since starting this pill and constantly have a bloated looking belly that I never had before. I have been taking birth control for 8 years now and wish I had just stayed on the Yaz I was taking. I've never had any issues with it. I thought that I could put less hormones in my body and it would be healthier (boy, I was wrong).

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Why not try a diaphragm instead of BCP's. Less side effects (like cancer and mood swings).

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Ladies, thank you for your posts and sorry to hear of problems, but glad I am not alone. I finally convinced my doctor to prescribe something else. This pill is horrible! Constant back pain, stomach discomfort, bloating, painfully sore breasts, and general horrible feeling. And oh yes, so much enjoy having a period every two weeks that lasts for nearly two weeks. Only about two days a month where I feel good. Before taking this pill I had very short, no problem periods. Been a while since taking birth control, but never had this experience before on other pills. Not going to go into forth month with this. Thanks for letting me know I am doing the right thing. Drs. office says no one else has this problem because dose is so low. Oh ya? Hoping another pill will be better.

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I'm having the exact same problem w bleeding. How did you stop it? I don't know what to do. My doctor away this week I suppose just keep taking the pill and hope the bleeding stops. This is my first month on the pill and I'm in the third week, bleeding heavily these last 8 days it's crazy... But I'm scared to just stop, would that make things worse?

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You should keep taking it as directed so you are still protected from pregnacy. Untill you can get in to see your doctor.

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