LOESTRIN FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (1356 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1/20 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1/2 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | perimenopausal / heavy periods | bloating, some weight gain, water weight - as for period, it started day I began pills and lasted for 6 weeks, then 1 week clear and then a period that lasted for 3 months, mostly annoying daily bleeding, nothing heavy, just annoying. | This has finally given me my freedom back! I was bleeding so heavily and irregularly I had weeks of not being able to leave the house. This has slowed everything down, so I can go out and feel like a normal person again! Unfortunately I was doing well losing weight before starting this and I've gained back, in areas where I didn't have before... it's frustrating. I know that it's recommended to give it up to 6 months before you see results, it's been 4 packs now- I'm still having spotting everyday. | F | 40 | 4 months | 1/6/2007 | 4 | regulate periods | sore breasts, depression during the last week,missed period and very light period | I just finished my fourth month on this pill. I am a little frustrated because I got my period the first 2 months and missed it the 3rd and thought I was going to miss the 4th month but finally got it onthe 4th day of the brown iron pill. Flow is very light/ lasted 1-3 days. The thought of being pregnant was very scary for me at this time and having to buy the tests/spend $ was annoying. Overall - I do like this pill. No weight gain for me, breasts have become a little fuller but are sore, pretty much feel good all month long but do become depressed during the last week of the pill and am very emotional. No issues with acne or hair growth/loss for me | F | 34 | 4 months | 10/1/2006 | 4 | excessive bleeding | none | F | 45 | 4 months | 2/1/2008 | 4 | extreme menstrual pain, short cycle | The first month I had bloating and breast tenderness. I was really worried based on everyone's comments here, but I didn't experience any moodiness or tiredness. I actually do not have the mood swings that I had before taking Loestrin. | I haven't really had a full "period" since taking Loestrin. I get spotting for about 3 days. Loestrin has helped mellow out my mood swings and has done wonders for my short, painful cycles. I had heavy, painful bleeding for 5 out of every 21 days and had PMS for about 10 of every 21 days. My life is much better now. | F | 40 | 4 months | 12/30/2007 | 4 | Had to change from microgynon 30 | I have not had any side effects apart from no period as yet! I'm not complaining, just worried what long term effects that may have??!? | I switched to loestrin 20 as microgynon 30 gave me hell!!! Could not sleep, suffered depression and lost sex drive completely. All of which nearly lost me my relationship! Loestrin is a blessing, i finally feel myself again!!! | F | 4 months | 1/16/2008 | 4 | To reduce cramps, shorter period. | I havent experienced any side effects besides occasional bleeding in the middle of the month. | It reduces cramps yet doesnt eliminate them all together. | F | 18 | 4 months | 11/25/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | Mood swings, vaginal dryness | This pill I have to admit, it the best I've found. I haven't gained weight, it hasn't worsened my acne, and I've had minimal side effects. Everything is pretty much tolerable. Lighter periods are a total plus. | F | 24 | 4 months | 9/17/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | Pros: Very short, very light, predictable periods. Cons: Occasional light flare ups of acne. Headaches around time of period. Caused me to skip a period when I switched to it... scary! Pros still outweigh the cons. | F | 21 | 4 months | 6/19/2008 | 4 | birth control/ period regulation | weight loss, decreased sex drive, gas, irritability, fatigue, yeast infections | I have absolutely no appetite since I switched from Othro Tri Cyclen Lo to Loestrin. The first month I switched pills I had heavy bleeding, fatigue, cramps and bloating. After that I was fine. I do get a yeast infection every month as a side effect of the pill and take over the counter oral herbs (AZO Yeast) to prevent them from being bad. I am still tired and irritable, and have lost 10 pounds since I switched pills. I also have absolutely no sexual desire anymore, except for like 4 days before I'm going to get my period. | F | 23 | 4 months | 3/22/2008 | 4 | prevent pregnancy, regulate period | Depression during period. Weight gain. Breast size increased. Extremely light periods. | I've been taking this pill for about 4 months now... the first month, i hated it. I gained 5 lbs and was angry all the time! My acne broke out all over my face. I thought that it was just a temporary thing, so I continued to take this pill. After 2 months of taking it, the acne went away, my weight gain was all lost, I was my usual happy self again. My periods were extremely light though. I always wore light tampons because it was so light! Kind of annoying. Other than that, I enjoy this pill. The first month was hell, but now I'm doing fine. The positives are brest enhancement, no cramps or depression during period, no weight gain, no acne, no nausea, period happens once a month and same day of the month. Overall, I like this pill, I just had to be patient with it. | F | 18 | 4 months | 12/8/2008 | 4 | heavy periods, acne, birth control | I really haven't had too many side effects on this drug. Vaginal dryness and decreased lubrication, some negative effect on sex drive (but not as bad as some other pills). My biggest complaint is that I am having a LOT of trouble with hair loss but I'm not sure that I can totally blame this pill. I had pneumonia (and was sick for 2 months, went through multiple rounds of antibiotics and steroids) and then a job loss (talk about stress) around the time I started taking this medication. Both of those things could have been the cause. I'm still under a great deal of stress, so I could still be having hair loss effects from that. If it doesn't let up soon I'm going to get my hormones and thyroid tested. I do suspect there may be a connection since it's lasting this long. If that's the case, I may have to stop the drug. | I have taken a lot of birth control pills. This one has been one of the best for my acne, even though the androgen level is supposedly very high. I love the light periods...they are only 2-3 days and that's it. Although they don't seem to come until I'm almost done w/ the sugar pills. | F | 29 | 4 months | 11/25/2009 | 4 | pregnancy prevention | extreme mood swings around period, weight loss | Except for the crazy mood swings I get around the time of my period and the break through bleeding in the beginning, this birth control is so great. It definitely does its job and I lost about 18 pounds in the first three months! | F | 20 | 4 months | 5/6/2009 | 3 | acne, ovarian cyst, birth control | missed periods, decreased sex drive, depression, anxious, bloating, feeling numb/empty, nausia when i eat, always tired. | I was starting to think I'm actually crazy. The first 2 months I completely missed my period (thought I was pregnat for 3 months but I wasn't) and really strange discharge those first 2 months. I get random cramps and bloating. I've been on probably 10 different pills over the last 4-5 years because they all make my feel horrible! Loestrin isn't the worse I'd say.. However it's starting to occur to me that my extreme mood swings and inability to make decisions, and feeling numb and empty are quite possibly from the pill. I'd like to hear from someone who knows what I mean! Ugh the pill is totally a win/lose situation!!!!! It's so annoying trying to find the "right" pill. | F | 21 | 4 months | 10/6/2009 | 3 | Bloating, weight gain, breast enlargement and tenderness. Moodiness,low libdo and vaginal dryness. No appetite I can go a whole day with without feeleing really hungry. Spotting in the middle of the month. | This crazy! | F | 31 | 4 months | 2/19/2008 | 3 | Birth control/regulate period | Weight gain (about 10lbs, its been very hard to lose too)bad cramps, and irregular periods. One month real light, next month real heavy, and sometimes it comes a week or 2 early? | F | 27 | 4 months | 11/19/2007 | 3 | heavy bleeding | tender breasts, depression but mainly low to no sex drive | I love having no periods, especially since they were soooo heavy. Major drawback, no sex drive! | F | 38 | 4 months | 2/6/2007 | 3 | Birth Control & Migraines | No period and no sex drive | I have been on BC for the last 18 years and recently switched to Loestrin to lessen my migraines. Since switching 4 months ago, I have taken two pregnancy tests because I have had no periods and wanted to be sure I was not pregnant. This has been very stressful. I have less intense headaches and am able to control them with Motrin and HeadOn; but am not happy about not having a sex drive (neither is my husband). | F | 44 | 4 months | 10/10/2006 | 3 | contraception, lack of libido | weight gain, bloating | switched to microgestin about 4 months ago. Doctor told me to go three months before taking "sugar" pills (said it was okay). Just took sugar pills and had no period whatsoever. Now in fourth month and am suddenly experiencing LOTS of wieght gain and TONS of bloating. Took preg. test and came up negative. Planning on calling doc. to discuss weight gain and bloating because I hate feeling FAT!!! | 23 | 4 months | 9/13/2006 | 3 | Reduce Cramps | Nausea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Constant Bleeding for 3 months | F | 22 | 4 months | 1/31/2007 | 3 | break thru bleeding | forgetful, foggy mind, bit depressed, possible weight gain, bloated. | Have no more break thru bleeding, as a matter of fact, hardly bleed at all now when I get my period. I did at first when started taking Loestrin FE but on it now for 4 months and periods are hardly there anymore. I am taking it for the fibroid tumors I have and the break thru bleeding but not sure I want to continue on it. | F | 39 | 4 months | 10/19/2006 |