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 |
| 1 | Regulate periods | Feeling out of control. Illogical. Bloated stomach. Weight gain. Spotted every day for 2 months. Painful breasts. Rash. The worst burning scalp you can ever imagine. Hideous drawing pain in the womb. Toilet issues. Am coming off today | F | 46 | 2 months 20 | 9/17/2017 | 1 | Pcos | I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT SINCE MY DIAGNOSIS with pcos and it is causing terrible mood swings I always had depression but it made it worse along with anxiety and anger its horrible I feel so tired all the time and angry its awful but I plan to stop it this pill didnt work at all | F | 28 | 2 months 1/20 1X day | 1/17/2021 | 4 | ovarian cysts, birth control | My mood swings have improved since switching to Microgestin 1/20 from Yaz. But I'm in my second month and never got my period AT ALL last month. | I wish I had known what to expect with regards to the missing period, because I've been having extra anxiety about potenially being pregnant. | F | 29 | 1.5 months | 11/20/2007 | 4 | birth control/migranes | red and purple spots on my stomach, some nausea | i'm so glad this website exists!!! i did not know it was possible not to get a period. i have a 4 month old baby and i was starting to get a little bit scared...in fact about to take a pregnancy test. but reading others comments has made me feel a ton better!!! thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. | F | 28 | 1.5 months | 9/15/2006 | 4 | birth control, severe cramping | break through bleeding, enlarged breast (but who's complaining?), bloating | I have been on Microgestin for 1 1/2 months. I am now on my second month of pills. I really like the fact that it has helped me tremendously with my cramping. Before being on B/C I would bleed very heavily for at least 5 days, sometimes longer, and have cramps so badly that I could not move. I was on Aleese for about 5 months (I chose that B/C because that's what I took when I was a teen) but I started experiencing a lot of side effects that I had not in the past; mood swings, crying all the time, acne, nausea, weight gain...and the straw that broke the camel's back was when I started experiencing left sided numbness. My doctor suggested microgestin thinking the lower dosage of estrogen would help with the side effects I was experiencing. So far, the only problem I have w/ this pill is the break through bleeding. The first month I started taking this (you know how you have to wait until the Sunday after your period to start taking them) I started my period 2 days into the pack and cont | F | 25 | 1.5 months | 11/15/2006 | 4 | birth control, severe cramping | Break through bleeding, bloating, enlarged breast (but who's complaining?) I'm just a little thrown off because my periods are and have always been so regular, and this bleeding (when it's not time)is no fun. I also really don't like the fact that I am constantly bloated. | I have been on Microgestin for 1 1/2 months. I am now on my second month of pills. I really like the fact that it has helped me tremendously with my cramping. Before being on B/C I would bleed very heavily for at least 5 days, sometimes longer, and have cramps so badly that I could not move. With my last b/c (Aleese) I started experiencing a lot of side effects that I had not in the past; mood swings, crying all the time, acne, nausea, weight gain...and the straw that broke the camel's back was when I started experiencing left sided numbness. My doctor suggested microgestin. So far, the only problem I have w/ this pill is the break through bleeding. The first month I started taking this I started my period 2 days into the pack (just after finishing a period) and continued to bleed for two weeks straight. I called my doctor and she prescribed me Premarin 1.25mg to take for 5 days. That ended my period, only in enough time for me to start it AGAIN when I was originally supposed to. So a | F | 25 | 1.5 months | 11/15/2006 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | 1.cant sleep at night 2.wake up early for no reason 3.crazy dreams 4.nausea like hell! 5.moodswings 6.emotional, crying 7.high sex drive 8.severe cramps during period 9.always spotting 10.random headaches 11.loss of appetite, but want to eat at weird times | I'm 18. This is my first time using birth control. So far I hate it and am thinking about quitting because I hate all the changes my body is going through. I'd rather just have protected sex with my bf all the time than to go through this. | F | 18 | 1.5 months | 11/16/2008 | 3 | acne, BC | Acne is no better at the moment, periods are so much lighter though. | Eased my headaches, lighter periods, not so moody but hasnt cleared my skin yet! any one know how long it could take to clear skin? | F | 17 | 1.5 months | 1/21/2007 | 2 | birth control | Severe depression, weight loss, skin cleared up, 2-day period | I switched to this pill because I experienced terrible mood swings on my period when taking ortho-tri lo. I wasn't moody on my period this month, but I've felt bad overall since I started taking Loestrin. I'm glad I found this site. My doctor didn't mention any of these possible side-effects | F | 21 | 1.5 months | 6/27/2008 | 2 | Pregnancy Prevention | Memory loss, lucidity of surroundings, out of body experience, extreme anxiety, depression, panic attacks, loss of appetite, fatigue | DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! | F | 20 | 1.5 months 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | Extreme Breast Tenderness,Mood Swings,Bloating | After reading all of these posts, I am seeing everything more clear. I switched from the Nuva Ring to Microgestin 1/20 FE.I have had horrible breast tenderness up to two weeks before my period?!?! I noticed my face has gotten some what oilier, I feel as if I have gained 5 lbs. Mood swings are swinging away, short tempered and I seem to anger more easily. I think after my last pill on July 2nd, I will be dicontinuing this pills. When I was on Loestrin and not this generic I was fine. Maybe it's the just the generic? What pills have you switched to from Microgestin? | F | 30 | 1.5 months 1X day | 6/23/2010 | 2 | Convenience on vacation | Breast tenderness. I've never been on the pill before and only asked to go on it because I didn't want to hassle with my period when we go on vacation next month. I have just started my second pack of active pills, and actually started my period on my regular day (Which is totally against the point of taking them). It is lighter than normal and no cramps. However I usually only have it for 5 days.. am now on my 7th day with no signs of it stopping. No mood swings, no difference in sex drive. | My Dr. says that the body can take up to 3 months to adjust, but I'm wondering if it's really worth it? | F | 42 | 1.5 months | 4/22/2009 | 1 | BC/Heavy periods | loss of sleep, weight gain of 8 lbs over 1.5 months,acne, EXTREME MOODS | This is by far the worst BC I've been on. I've pretty much had a light period the ENTIRE time I've been on it. My mom actually sat me down and told me to call the doc to switch off because she was tired of me flipping out all the time. It's made me very depressed, I've often burst out crying for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Next week is my doc appt, cannot wait to get off this stuff. | F | 21 | 1.5 months | 7/18/2007 | 5 | Acne and Cramping, | First week head aches, light headed. None anymore. Take it at night and has been great. | Seem to have more energy, in a better mood. Still weigh 115, but has only been a month. So we'll see. | F | 34 | 1 months | 3/27/2008 | 5 | BIRTH CONTROL, REGULATE PERIODS | No side effects so far | Just like alot of you, I didn't know you might miss your period all together. I was on Depo and had periods that lasted 2 to 3 weeks. I had to take a menopausal steroid to stop my period. Once I stopped the steroid, my period came back. Got on Ovcon and they caused me headaches. I love Loestrin. I got freaked out when I didn't get my period, but realized I haven't had sex in 3 months, so no way of being pregnant. Loestrin is great. Fortunately, I haven't had to pay for it yet. I am taking it on a trial basis, so my Dr. gives me samples. | F | 27 | 1 months | 10/11/2006 | 5 | birth control and ovarian cyst | my periods are pain free and very much lighter, and since I started taking it, my cyst is not as painful and I feel it going away | F | 30 | 1 months | 10/31/2004 | 5 | Switch from depo/seasonale | I absoutely LOVE this pill!!! The only thing that has happened is my breasts went up a cup size, which is something I can deal with. No nausea, sleeping well, only a two day period and not heavy at all. I used to have horrible acne while I was on depo, now my face has cleared up. I will continue on this one for quite some time!!! | F | 27 | 1 months | 2/28/2007 | 5 | 2x period a month, hormone imbalan | So far I have experienced no negative side effects. I was so hesitant to take something, afraid of weight gain or mood swings but so far nothing! I have had more Energy then I have had in years!! I would say give it a chance like my dr told me for 3 months. Everyone is different! | F | 26 | 1 months 20 | 1/19/2013 | 5 | Pregnancy Prevention | NONE | I have just finished my first pack...I don't know what all these other ladies are talking about, I got on this pill because Yaz killed my sex drive but Loestrin brought it right back. The tender breasts happen with all BC's I have tried as well as with this one, but not as bad with this one. Also, I have never had trouble with any birth controls as far as spotting UNLESS I didn't take it the same time everyday. That is crucial. Also, my period was hardly noticeable and even though barely having one can freak some people out about wondering if they're pregnant or not, that is an inner thing. Just take the pill at the same time every day. if you miss one, use a condom! Other wise, there is a 1 in 100 chance you could get preggo by correctly taking the pill and the way I see it, if you happen to be that stat, it was meant to be! Also, some women are talking about depression due to this pill...it may be true for some, but I strongly feel that is an inner thing as well and has nothing to do with the pill...I've taken quite a few different kinds and have never experienced a change in my moods...maybe I am just even tempered but I don't like to blame the pill for my feelings. I am sure some of ya'll won't appreciate my comments, but that is fine. This pill ROCKS. | F | 26 | 1 months | 7/17/2009 | 4 | Birth Control | Breast Tenderness But This is good as i have small breasts anyway and it made them look Alot bigger :) .. mood swings not very good .. i tend to get angry alot | i do recommend this pill | F | 17 | 1 months | 7/1/2009 |