LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (711 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1.5 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | i'm debating on if i should go on this pill or not, how many have experienced hair loss? | | 1/7/2007 | 5 | birth control | very light periods | Loestrin really works well for me. It has my periods down to about 2 days, 3 max with a very light flow and I couldn't be happier. | 21 | 1.5 years | 11/22/2004 | 5 | | 8/4/2004 | 5 | Contraception | None except regularity | I personally looked on this site out of curiosity! Scared the bleep out of me reading the reviews. I have been on this pill for nearly 3 years and to my knowledge, havn't had any side effects. I hope people who find other pills reacting badly will try this. Obviously everyone is different | 24 | 3 years 30MG 1X day | 11/13/2013 | 3 | Intense menstrual cramping | Missed periods, breakthrough bleeding at first, but that seems to have subsided, depression, slight weight-gain, no sex drive, HORRIBLE PMS!!! | I didn't even have a period last month. Very light 2-3 day periods usually and no cramps. | 39 | 5 months | 9/26/2006 | 1 | Regulate periods and birth control | Horrible cramping, increased depression and anxiety, spotting. I had FOUR periods in TWO months! Also weight gain, stomach cramps. | 27 | 2 months | 7/21/2009 | 5 | regulate cycle, prevent pregnancy | I love this pill and have add no ill effects from taking it for all these years. Originally it was to regulate my period (which I was having every 2 weeks). Have also taken Alesse and MinEstrin over the years with horrible results. I would recommend this pill to anyone. | F | 36 | 18 years | 9/2/2009 | 5 | birth control | no weight change, much shorter periods if at all | I have taken b/c pills since I was 16 and I changed to junel fe this july/august because it was cheaper then ortho-lo and tri-sprintic (both which worked fine) plus it has iron(and I usually have low iron). My periods have almost dissapeared which has never happened on any other pill. My breasts are also fuller even though I have been going to the gym and have not gained weight. I have been very pleased so far. | F | 24 | 6 months | 12/7/2009 | 5 | prevent pregnancy/regulate periods | slightly worse headaches but already prone to them, breast size increased, little naseau during first 2 packs | great pill. side effects (which I had hardly any) go away after 3 packs. no break through bleeding if you take the pill at the same time each day. have forgotten 2 times to take the pill but took it as soon as i remembered (both times within 2-6 hrs) and I was fine. Great pill to take! Really regulates periods..I get it the same time each month same hour. | F | 22 | 6 months | 7/18/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | Rarely have periods - maybe only once a year or year and a half (which I am VERY glad for). No other side effects that I am aware of - been on this pill too long to know otherwise. | I have been on this pill so long that it is unknown how I would be otherwise. I am never depressed or moody. Glad that I very rarely have periods. I do NOT take the generic version, the generics are not manufactured the same and break apart in bits too easily, compromising the integrity of the hormones. | F | 33 | 18 years | 7/20/2008 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | Before i started taking the pill my cycle was very abnormal, extreme mood swings, uncontrollable hunger. vaginal dryness a week before i would start. The first 2 weeks on the pill breast tenderness, bloating, gained 7 lbs. 3 weeks started light spotting and my moods have become very steady, no more mood swings. I lost the 7 lbs. and I don't crave sweets like i used to. I almost quit taking the pill, now i am glad I hung in there things are much better. I am pre-menopausal and my night sweats have stopped. That was the best part. | F | 42 | 30 days | 7/30/2008 | 5 | Long periods, and birth control | The only side effect that I had was very mild moodiness, and that was only in the first 3 months when my body was getting used to the hormones. | Even with that side effect, I am very pleased with this contraceptive. It works very well for me. I have lighter, shorter periods now. I am less irritable, and I just am overall in a happier state of mind. | F | 15 | 5 months | 9/28/2008 | 5 | Heavy Bleeding | Have been using for nearly 7 years and the only side effect is headaches. The headachesare manageable. | Using Loestrin FE 24 | F | 49 | 7 times | 4/7/2009 | 5 | Ovarian cysts | No side effects. | I was on the generic brand of Loestrin FE 1.5/30 called Gildess for about two years. I absolutely loved this birth control! It never gave me any weird side effects, which was great because I had spent years trying out different birth controls to find one that actually agreed with my body. It also helped out with my ovarian cysts (the only reason I was on birth control to begin with). I never had any weight gain, moodiness, cramping, etc. I highly recommend this birth control to anyone with ovarian cysts. It will help you out so much. My doctor recently switched me to Loestrin 24 FE, and to be honest I can't stand it!! It also helped with my cysts, but over the last five months it made me gain weight, I constantly feel bloated, my breasts are always tender and went up two cup sizes and it's making me feel depressed. I'm definitely going to switch back. Birth control effects everybody differently, but I'm glad I finally found a birth control that works for me. Hope this was helpful : D | F | 24 | 1X day | 11/26/2013 | 5 | migranes from Ortho tricyclen | Minor breakouts, treated easily by a retinol creme | After my doctor prescribed Loestrin I went home and looked it up on the internet to read reviews and side effects. Everyone had very negative things to say about it and that really scared me. However, I've been on this pill for 3 months now and absolutely love it! I had severe migraines during the last week of my cycle with Ortho tricyclen. So far, with Loestrin, I have not had a migraine since I started it's use. Also I found that I do not have PMS symptoms before my period anymore. Usually the couple days beforehand I would cry over the slightest things and generally be emotional. Now I have no mood changes at all during any point in my cycle. Other than that I have noticed no changes. Which is what I look for in a pill. One that doesn't effect my life :) | F | 25 | 3 months | 12/10/2009 | 5 | Irregular Periods | It's only been a week while taking the pill and honestly it already has been great. This pill gives me a lot of energy & it honestly has made me feel a lot happier. I notice a change in my mood, but for the better. So far I have not received any negative side effects. | F | 17 | 7 days 1.5/30 | 1/9/2016 | 5 | 30 | change of mood, nauseous, weight gain.. | The best experience ever..I was really scared to try it first because did not wanted to gain weight and all that..T did felt like eating a lot more than ussual but I was going thru a really hard time on my life, really depress and this pills help a lot!!!! they dramatically improved my mood..I saw everything in a different way right after at first I could not understand what was it, until about 5 days of ussing it.. | F | 31 | 30 days | 1/11/2010 | 5 | Regulate menstrual cycle | Mild increase in acne during first month, breast tenderness/enlargement | I was scared to take this birth control due to all the negative reviews, but my experience has been wonderful. First month was a little rough. My acne went nuts and my breasts became very swollen and tender. I almost quit and went back to my doctor after 3 weeks, but I decided to hang in there and I'm glad I did. My period was nearly non-existent. I am now on my second month and I feel great. All the side effects have subsided. Much better than ortho-tricyclen. No mood swings, depression, etc. Every birth control works different for each person, so don't knock it until you try it!! | F | 25 | 2 months 1.5/30 | 4/10/2016 | 5 | Cramps | None | F | 42 | 5 years 30 | 1/20/2020 | 5 | Birth Control | Slight weight gain each time I have started up the pill again. Otherwise, I have lighter periods & less cramping. Keep in mind your body changes when you go off the pill as well - the 2 times I've stopped, very bad hormonal changes including lots of acne and extreme sweating. | I've been on this pill & its generic microgestin for a total of 8 years. First time for 4 years, then stopped. Second time for another 4 years, then stopped. And now have been on it for 5 months again. The only reason I stopped was beacause I was no longer in relationships. This pill has never caused me any problems besides the initial weight gain each time I have gone on it, approximately 5-10 lbs. But, like any weight gain you can loose it. I've also skipped doses many times over the years (1 day missed then just double up) and have taken at totally random times of day and it has not changed effectivness. | F | 31 | 8 years | 2/18/2007 |