LOESTRIN FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)

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 5  I was perimenopause. I have had no side effects. this is the dance to and I don't know what to do for so long to find help. I am so happy with it. I am so glad my doctor prescribe me this for me it took about 2 months to get my period regular but now I am so happy and so pleased. I feel normal again my parents were rather seem like the whole month before going on the medication. before I acted like nothing I didn't know what the details about the bank it was painful and now I am so happy with this medication thank you God. F 55 3 months
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11/27/2014
 2  Perimenopausal symptoms Nausea, depression, weight gain, cramps and/or bowel problems. This is only my 17th day and I have been on my period for 5 days and it is a heavy one. I just had a period 20 days ago. I gained 4 pounds in 2 days after 4 weeks of dieting and exercise. I have feelings of despair. I had bowel problems before and after taking the Loestrin. Pain in my groin area kept me from working out this weekend. Will the situation improve in a couple of months or should I get out now? F 53 17 days
10/3/2006
 5  Menapouse Stages So far (about 5 years already) No side effects ever occured. It really works! to control my hormone in my menapousal stage. Before taking this pill, I had a heavy, irregular bleeding, that are continously (sometimes) until 3 weeks bleeding. On and off. After taking this, it went back to normal period, 5 days and very regular (every month) -- my note is: Be Extra CAREFUL when your insurance company want to substitute this drug with generic brand such as: Microgestin FE. I recently not noticed that mistakes (bought via mail prescription) and effecting my body immediately. Like back to my old days with heavy irregular bleeding. I immediately switched back to Loestrin and all back to normal. F 52 5 years
6/20/2005
 5  Perimenopause symptoms I am 52 and I love this pill! I took it for several years with no negative side effect. My periods were short and very light and I had no more moodiness or PMS symptoms. I then stopped taking it about 6 months ago in order to go through natural menopause. That was a mistake! I was not in menopause yet and started having very heavy, painful, irregular periods. I went back to my doctor who prescribed it again for me and I couldn't be happier!! M 52
4/28/2009
 2  perimenapausal heavy long bleeding first month- moody, heavy spotting-light bleeding so far from day 11 to 16 F 52 16 days
1/1/2007
 1  Heavy Periods Went to my Gyno because my periods were so heavy. She put me on Loestrin and at age 52, not a good choice. Not only did I gain weight, cried all the time, I started not to be able to catch my breath. My husband took me to the emergency room, and I was diagnosed with BI-Laterial Pulmonary Embolisim. Blood clots in both lungs. Was within mins, doc said it could have killed me, and I was in Hospital for 9 days, off work for 3 weeks, and been on cumiden (blood thinner), for 6 mo. Scared my family to death, and no one, especially that age, should be put on a birth control pill, especially Loestrin! F 52 28 days
1X day
3/28/2010
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 5  continuous perimenopausal bleeding Breakthrough bleeding the first month, NO OTHER negative side effects Except for the (very common) breakthrough bleeding in the first month(since I'm taking the pills back to back with no placebos), I'm really happy with this. I've experienced NO significant negative side effects. Also, realize that most people commenting are experiencing problems--those with no issues related to the pill are happily checking their email and not posting about the problems! Keep that in mind as you do your research... F 51 3 months
3/1/2009
 2  heavy bleeding Hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, acne, palpitations Switched from Loestrin fe 1/30 to Junel fe 1/30; had acne and headaches with Loestrin; hot flashes and night sweats, along with more head ache started with Junel. F 51 4 months
5/9/2008
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 5  bc, safe estrogen, perimeno symptom few at the beginning, then none Few people realize that this is one of very few BC pills that has bioidentical estrogen (estradiol), so it is better for you than those with estriol or estrone. Chose this because there is breast cancer in my family and estradiol is not so foreign to the body; my doctor is holistic and only one she recommends. F 50 2 months
7/13/2006
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 5  Birth Control/Hormone Balance No side effects on brand name (many side effects when tried the generic - cramps, mood swings, emotional, heavy bleeding) I have been very happy with this pill as long as I take the brand name. Light periods, no cramps, helps keep hormone levels in check. The generic is NOT the same. If you are taking a generic version, you are taking a different pill. I have been on this pill for at least 8 years and the ONLY time I had any side effects and they were awful, cramping, mood swings, very emotional was the one month I tried a generic. Brand is much more expensive but for me was worth every penny. F 50 8 years
6/20/2009
 4  heavy and long menstrual cycle some nausea at first but stopped after about 3-4 days of first taking it. I get some cramping in my feet and charley horse spasms in my calves at night seem more frequent than they were before. anyone else have this problem?? This has been a great pill for me. I resisted being on the pill for a long time but it has helped tremendously. The Dr. said I was perfect candidate for this pill as I am not overweight and have no other health issues to contraindicate taking it. I love it! I have a sex drive again and my breasts have "revived". I was amemic from bleeding so much and now my period is 2 days long. I feel much better. F 50 3 months
2/25/2009
 2  Insurance made me switch to generic Overwhelmed, anxious, loss of control. Crying, sad, hopeless. Lo Loestrin fe did not give me these side effects, took it for at least 2 yrs. F 50 7 days
1X day
9/2/2021
 5  perimenopause happiness (except on the 4 days iron) F 49 60 days
4/29/2009
 5  Endometriosis & adenomyosis Bloating, breast tenderness at first; few lbs weight gain but dr. says its water and would come off easily. At first, more irritable, but now improved mood and sleep. Cured back pain from endometriosis overnight. Best med I've ever taken - has anti-depressant quality and cured me of endo symptoms, which were ruining life. I had to take Ambien to sleep but now I sleep and have balanced mood. Give it a couple of months before you decide. It has been great benefit to me and I don't even need it for birth control. F 49 4 months
1/20 1X day
4/20/2010
 3  prevent pregnancy No side effects initially. Light periods most months...was even continuing to lose weight. I have been on birth control on and off for about 18 yrs....but recently... my hair started falling out....after research i found it can be related to this pill....so i am going to stop taking it...regretfully.... F 49 10 months
1X day
8/9/2011
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 3   Possible side effects of Loestrin Fe 1/20 : All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Breast tenderness or enlargement; changes in appetite; changes in weight; dizziness; headache; mild hair loss; nausea; nervousness; stomach cramps or bloating; vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); absent menstrual period; breast discharge; breast lumps; calf or leg pain, swelling, or tenderness; change in amount of urine produced; chest pain or heaviness; confusion; coughing of blood; dark urine; fainting; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); migraines; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; pale stools; persistent vaginal i have had 2 missed periods. doctor did not think much about it, but article lists this as a SEVERE side effect. F 49 7 months
5/9/2008
 3  birth control & period reduction It seems like it takes me longer to reach orgasm now. I get to "the edge" and stay there for what seems like an eternity. VERY frustrating. I also have a moderate-light period (more than just spotting) for the entire 2nd week of the cycle, then a very light period in the last few days when I should be having it. F 49 80 days
2/18/2009
 2   Light periods, no bloating, no tenderness, depression after about 3 months. Went on and off these pills twice. Wasn't until the second round that I realized they were causing a SERVERE depression. In both cases, it took about 3 months before I felt the fatigue, mood swings and depression. Once I stopped the pills, it took about 2 months to get them out of my system. I read this website BEFORE taking them, and gave them a try anyway. Now I'm back to say they didn't work for me. And to warn anyone taking them...and feeling really bad...to call your doctor and change to a different type of pill. Each person's body reacts differently to different hormone combinations, so something else might better suit you. Feel like I lost a year of my life that I can't get back. F 49 1.5 years
3/15/2009
 2  Irregular Periods MAJOR HAIR LOSS!! Itchy scalp. I thought it would improve but it got worse and I stopped taking it after 2.5 months. i was taking Loestrin FE 24. F 49 2.5 months
12/11/2006
 1  peri-menapause symptoms My doctor thought this would help with regulating my periods during this peri-menapausal stage, however the experience was horrible! Once I started this medication I bled for six-weeks straight, with continuous and intense cramping 24/7. I gained weight and was very depressed and emotional, feeling that I had little control of my life. My doctor encouraged me to give it a try a little longer, but I stopped it and am so glad I did, I will take the peri-menapausal symptoms any day over the side effects of this drug! M 49 6 weeks
6/1/2007

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