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 |
| 3 | b/c history of ovarian cysts | weight gain (15 lbs) though may have been due to other medical issues. Acne breakouts severe-cyst like acne. still have painful cramps | It's nice to not have a period but this is the ONLY birthcontrol I have ever been on that has ever NOT given me a period. I've taken Lo/estrin FE 1.5/30 and Lo/Oval and Mircette and always had a period. It's nice to not have mood swings but I can't get over the acne. The acne started about a month or two after starting this pill. I have never in my LIFE had acne... this bad: Not even as a teenager. | F | 27 | 8 months | 1/18/2007 | 3 | birth control | I have been on this pill since 2001. At first it was great. Lighter periods, less acne, no cramps & of course I never got pregnant & didn't gain a lot of weight & a great sex drive. I stopped taking the pill in 2005 to have a baby. I started back when my son was about 6 months (due to breast feeding). Every since I've been back on the pill it's like a nightmare. I went from a high sex drive to just about none. My husband is demanding an answer. I've been to the Dr. twice b/c of these problems & my OBGYN examined me & said...there's nothing wrong w/ me, but I know there is! I just happened to come across this web site & wow...THANKS this really answered my questions & concerns. They are all connected. No sex drive, extreme vaginal dryness, skipped periods (which I really don't mind I just need to know I'm not pregnant)I am soooo irratable. The smallest things drive me crazy! I was trying to figure out why I just felt OFF. I guess you could call | F | 28 | 6 years | 1/18/2007 | 5 | BC, cramps, heavy bleeding | tiredness, PMS mood swings, loss of appetite, increased libido | This pill is great. I lost 35 lbs I put on while on Depo, and my periods last 2 days and are very light. The only problem is that if I forget to take a pill - even by a few hours - my period starts up. Other than that - WAY better than Desogen and Depo! | F | 25 | 7 months | 1/13/2007 | 3 | To stop heavy, long periods | First week, moody, severe nausa and bloating. After three months experienced loss of libido and severe vaginal dryness. Other consistent side effects included larger breasts (almost full cup size, not complaining) and bloating. Bloating was really annoying since I work out and usually have a flat stomach. | This drug did serve its purpose - controlled my periods. I would have stayed on it despite bloating and libido, the vaginal dryness is what caused me to switch. | F | 28 | 6 months | 1/13/2007 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | Been on this med since 12/29/06 and yes Ive had terrible night sweats causing me not to be able to get my hair done and oh my gosh my attitude is horrible especially at work its making me act as if i were pregnant and i dont like that feeling of being angry at the world other than that i dont eat as much any more and thats fine but i will have to wait to see if there will be other probs | F | 25 | 14 days | 1/13/2007 | 1 | birth control | break through bleeding, severe cramping, bloating, can't even describe how much I dislike this pill. I already have my pescription for a diferent brand. I hope it's nothing like this. | F | 33 | 4 months | 1/11/2007 | 4 | loestrin 20 | Severe cramps | been on depot (b/c injection) for 13 years no periods no mood swings switched to improve estrogen levels after 2 years of dogey smear results. Its worked result now ok. just started 3rd pack geting severe stomach cramps during period but bleeding is only light. breasts painfull but getting better. best thing increased sex drive. | F | 37 | 2 months | 1/10/2007 | 1 | hormone treatment | low libido, 2 periods a month or none at all, lack of memory, mood swings | At first I thought this was the perfect pill for me my periods went from 2 weeks long to 3 days long but then after 2 months I started having all kinds of problems. The low libido, 2 periods a month and lack of memory where nothing compaired to the terrible mood swings I would get. Feelings of wanting to hurt people I completely withdrew from everyone. I wish I would have looked for this site before thinking there was something wrong with me. | F | 47 | 9 months | 1/10/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Mood swings, mild depression, devoid of any emotion, increased appetite, increased cravings for sweets, irregular period, breakthrough bleeding, severe breast tenderness, bloating, anxiety, vaginal dryness, complete loss of libido, increased acne, night sweats, nightmares | This particular bcp was horrible for me. I've been on the pill for 8 months, and will be stopping it immediately. I have been to my doctor several time regarding negative side effects, but, rather than opting to switch me to a different pill, the doctor has only suggested other medications to help with said symptoms. I am a firm believer that it is completely wrong to treat the symptoms of medication with more medication. I never suffered from depression, anxiety, or severe mood swings before starting this medication. I am starving all day long ... if I didn't stop myself I could eat from the time I got up to the time I went to sleep. I am a newlywed, and the loss of libido is probably the hardest thing to deal with. I'm not saying that this bcp is horrible for everyone because not every person has the same result. I mainly wanted to write this comment for others out there who are suffering from the same side effects, and who may think it's all in their head and not really the medicine | F | 24 | 8 months | 1/10/2007 | 5 | Heavy Periods | No side effects at all | Its great because my periods used to last approximately 10 - 12 days this month it was only two days max & even then very very light, its just great!! Wish id been offered it before. | F | 34 | 2 months | 1/9/2007 | 3 | Heavy Cycle result- severe anemia | 1st week was nausia, headache, dizziness. That passed but now I am having a full period only 17 days into my first pack. | F | 37 | 17 days | 1/9/2007 | 3 | Heavy Cycle result- severe anemia | 1st week was nausia, headache, dizziness. That passed but now I am having a full period only 17 days into my first pack. | Just diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Have been having horrible periods with large clotting for almost a year. Been diagnosed with severe anemia. Doctor put be on this pill to control bleeding and slow growth of fibroids. | F | 37 | 17 days | 1/9/2007 | 2 | painful periods, contraceptive | in first week high libido and nausea which both went, afterwards breasts a little swollen, light painless periods at first but got worse. | The first period was painless and short but then the next two were gradually worse again and I switched pills. I suffer from ibs and got incredibly constipated in the 2nd month, I didn't think it had anything to do with the pill but now I'm suspicious. | F | 20 | 3 months | 1/9/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | Spotting daily for the first pack. Heavy mood swings right before my period. Breast enlargement in second month. | I actually have grown to love this BC. I was on the Nuvaring for about a year and my new boyfriend is a bit larger in that area and it actually made sex uncomfortable b/c I could feel the ring so I switched back to a daily pill. At first the spotting was so annoying...too little for a tampon but too much for panty liner. Then the mood swings right before my period were crazy...I was psyco, then normal on and off for about 3-5 days before my period. I didn't get my period at all in the second cycle, but my breasts were larger...that's a plus (not painful either). The best part is...my sex drive is back along with my "natural lubrication". I lost both of those with the Nuvaring. Now I am about to start my 4th month and things seem to be ok. I got my period this month, but it is light. Still have the larger breasts :), mood swings are gone...I hope for good. My skin was never a problem, but seems to be a little better. All in all, I think it's worth waiting out the si | F | 27 | 4 months | 1/8/2007 | 2 | birth control | heavy /painful periods, tiredness, irritable, nausea, severe headaches | didnt help me at all switched back to old pill cilest | F | 24 | 2 months | 1/8/2007 | 1 | Possible endometriosis | Weight gain, intense migraines, sleep disturbances, painful swollen breasts, never-ending period, loss of libido | My doctor gave me this medication (without explaining the side effects, I may add) because I may have endometriosis and my ultrasound showed that my right ovary is enlarged. I've tried BCP before and suffered horrible side effects, so I was skeptical about this one. I wanted to give it a fair shot but I can't take the side effects any more. Some women can't take oral contraception, and I am one of them. | F | 24 | 13 days | 1/8/2007 | 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 | 3 | Birth Control | Not really sure yet | I was on Desogen for 6 years before stopping to get pregnant, and my doctor just switched me to this one, since it was a lower dose of hormones. Well, I've been on this pill exactly one month and the week after I started taking it, I bled for 4 days. Now I have taken my last "brown" pill and still no period. I am one that likes to be on schedule, so this is troubling to me. I feel all my regular period symptoms, but no bleeding. I'm afraid I'm messing up my body-but by the looks of this messge board, many others are skipping periods also. I'm thinking maybe my body needs to get used to this new medication. | F | 33 | 1 months | 1/6/2007 | 1 | Birth Control and Period Regulation | Always hungry, always nauseous (not a good mixture), vomiting, extremely irritable, mood swings, exhaustion, feelings of constipation, Headaches, sharp pains, dehydrated, anxiety, hot flashes, low libido, and discomfort after sex. | Thanks to this site I'm going to switch to another pill immediately. I was planning to stick it out as this is my first attempt with any form of BC, but this pill has made me feel incredibly sick and unhealthy- and nothing is worth my health! | F | 18 | 7 days | 1/4/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | Slight loss of libido and wetness, acne break-outs on face, neck, and back, but breast size increased and no weight gain or nausea! | I'm glad I haven't experienced any weight gain or nausea, and my breasts look significantly larger which is great! On the other hand, I'm praying that these acne break outs on my face, neck, and back go away because I never break out and it really sucks. Also, it upsets me that I can't get as wet for sex as I used to... Lube has become a staple in our sex life, and I hate that. Hopefully that will subside within time as well.... Anyone else break out at first or have decreased libido? Does that go away within time? Please let me know.... | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 1/3/2007 |