Lo Loestrin First Time

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Hi. I just got my prescription of lo loestrin fe today and my period started a week ago (Thursday) and ended on Saturday. It is now the Thursday after my start day, to start today would I still take the very first blue pill in the package and will it change when my period starts?

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Hello, Mary! How are you?

Yes, if you want to start today you can, but you'll need to use backup protection for the first 7 days, because it takes that long for it to become effective in your body. However, if your doctor approves, you can start at any time.

And yes, again. Your period should occur the last week of pills, so it would be slightly later that usual.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of oral contraceptives as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, weight gain and PMS-like symptoms.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Nope! Thanks so much for your help!! :)

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Very welcome! Have a fantastic day!

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