When Does Loestrin 24 Become Effective? (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I started loestrin 24 on the 5th day of my period and would like to know how long until it is effective. The nurse practitioner said one full packet of pills but that conflicts with almost everything else Ive heard or read.
Any advice/opinions/info appreciated.

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I started loestrin 24 fe in 1/9/2012..which is when I started my period..i just happened to see my obgyn the same day..if I have un protected sex will I become pregnant

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So, I started my period the night before I took my first pill in the pack of the birth control. My periods are very heavy, and I noticed that the second day of my period i wasn't bleeding, just very lightly spotting, this is not normal for me. I've continued to take them, it's been 4 days. Is this normal for the period to stop completely?

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I have been on loestrin 24 for a month an I week I took my pill 2 hours late and my boyfriend came on me? Am I safe?

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What if you dont always take loestrin24 at the same time? I try to take it every morning before I leave for school but sometimes I forget and take it when I get home at 3. Does the pill still work?

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OK, ive been on Loestrin for a couple of months... I had really horrible cramps and that is the reason I take it.. Ive just recently been talking to my boyfriend about having sex for the first time and we don't want to use a condom... I am a little nervous... I am 18 and I am not ready for a child. How effective is it from preventing pregnancies? I miss a pill here and there so does that lower my rate of not getting pregnant? Do I have to wait a few weeks if I miss a pill to have sex?

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So i am 100% sure that i have pcos and that's why i am taking loestrin, i haven't had my period in along time like over 10 months now .. i just wanna know how is this loestrin going to help me? And also will i loose weight or gain ?

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I started Loloestrin fe 22 days ago. Last night I had unprotected sex that did not last long and he did not ejaculate in me. I know that cowpers fluid contains some seamon so I am worried that it might cause me to get pregnant since I have not been taking the pill for very long. Is that too less of a chance? Also when does ovulation occur on this pill?

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Hi, i was wondering how you have been since posting this question, i have the same exact question because me and my girlfriend got foolish a few minitues ago and actually "finished with a bang" LOL, but did you get pregnant after only tking it for 14 days? she's been on hers for just under 3 months now, what should we be expecting?? PLEASE RePLY!!! :(

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Try yaz. I heard it's better for that. You can actually look it up online and see what side effects each type of birthcontrol method has. That's what I did, even though my face has broken out more, I am giving it one more month. I know that it takes the body a while to adjust so i'm going to see if it'll help. Good luck!

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I STARTED TAKING THE PILL LAST MONTH AND FINISHED THE LAST PILL LAST SATURDAY AND STILL DIDNT GET MY PERIOD AND STARTED THE OTHER PACK ON SUNDAY AND I TOOK A PREGNANCY TEST AND IT CAME OUT I WAST AND TODAY IS TUESDAY AND STILL NO PERIOD IS THIS NORMAL PLEASE HELP???

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I just spoke with a nurse practitioner and was told after 10 days you are able to have unprotected sex but before then it is reccomended to use a back up birth control like condoms IF YOU HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX BEFORE THOSE 10 DAYSYOU HAVE A 50/50 CHANCE OF BEING PREGNANT!!! I was reccomended to continue taking my pill until i get to my "period days" and if i miss my period i might be welcoming a new addition to the family i am currently on my 3rd week so we will see what happens!!

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I'm sure you will be fine:)
I wonder if being voluptuous has an effect on the chance of being pregnant before the recommended 10 days.

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I'm 15 I've been on loestrin24 for problems with my ovaries. I've been on it for 21 days but on the 20th day my bf ejaculated in me. I take it every day at the exact same time. Am I ok?

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yes your fine you have to take at least 7 pills to be protected

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Hey everyone..this past month I started using this birth control. My doctor informed me to start my first dose on the Sunday after I get my period. I am almost on the white pills now and am wondering how to go about starting my second pack. After I take my last brown pill, do i wait for my period to be over to start the second pack? I am unsure if I am supposed to wait until the sunday of the week or just keep taking the pills even if i have my period. PLease do lmk

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hi I was put on lo loestrin because I do not get my period regularly. When I started the pills I didnt get my period for two months. During my third week of pills ( still the blue ones) i got my period. Is this normal? will I get it again when I am finished with the brown ones?

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It should not bc if you miss two pills you are no longer protected. You stopped so you should be good. I understand you are 37 but keep ob mind it takes a little bit to get pregnant. It took us 7 months with our first child and 8 with our second. Try buying ovulation test at a local store and when it says you are ovulatinfg have intercourse that day, skip a day and again the next day. I bet you'll be pregnant in no time!!!

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I have been taking Lo Lestrine Fe for about 4 months now, my fiance and I had sex (unprotected until he feels like he is getting close, then he gets the condom) about 5 days ago and I was supposed to be on my period this week... ive had nothing.We also had sex today and the condom broke... I am getting scared. HELP?

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A friend of mine who was only about 25 pounds over weight, had spent thousands of dollars and 10 years trying to get pregnant finally found the right doctor who put her on a diet and exercise program. After she lost the extra weight she became pregnant immediately! She now since then has had two beautiful babies! Do ou have any extra weight to loose? Could that be your problem?

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Hi Im 20 years old ive been taking loestirn 24 for a while now i was on the pill for two months straight without missing a single does and then i had to skip 5 days because my doctor was late in refilling my pills and now ive been back on them for 12 days and i was wondering how long will it take for it to be effective again or am i already protected??

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