Question 1

i have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

Break through bleed: That is a possible side effect with Loestrin fe.

Question 2

girlfriend missed her period on lo loestrin fe 3rd month and and had breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks earlier for about 8 days.pregnancy possible?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 3

im on lo loestrin fe birth control my doctor prescribed me, i skipped 1 pill. started bleeding but started off as brown and changed into a darker red and lasted 6-7 days. last menstrual cycle was nov 15th. is this my period or breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

: It's most likely your regular period.

Question 4

i've been on lo loestrin fe for about 6 months now and i have occasional break through bleeding. does this mean i am not protected?

Accepted Answer

Low dose OCPs: Breakthrough bleeding is much more common is the low dose pills.  The pregnancy rate is similar to regular dose pills, but the breakthrough bleeding rate is higher.  If you are missing any doses on the low dose pills, you certainly have a much higher pregnancy rate.  It may be time for a change in your pill.

Question 5

can i take 2 lo loestrin fe bcp a day to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Please ask your gyn: Assuming i know nothing else is causing it in my pateints I have had them do that sometimes, for a certain period of time and usually it works, but u need to ask the doc who put u on that pill as that doc may want to do blood work and an ultrasound to make sure nothing else is going on.

Question 6

i'm taking lo loestrin fe and i just started last sunday when i just got off my peroid and now im bleeding again what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

OCP bleeding: Continue your pills and call your doc if it happens more than 3 months.

Question 7

first month of lo loestrin fe, took at beginning of cycle day 11 still bleeding. am i protected from pregnancy? or is it not working?

Accepted Answer

Hang in there: Presuming you started your pack within the first five days of your menstrual period, you should be protected against pregnancy regardless of how you bleed. It can take a couple months for you to acclimate to the birth control pill but you are on a very low dose birth control pill. You may ultimately need to switch to a higher dose pill.For more information www.askyourgynecologist.org

Question 8

had some light bleeding for about 4 days on lo loestrin fe. is that normal? second month, no period first month

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 9

on my 5th pack of lo loestrin fe and started spotting/lightly bleeding during active pills (this month & last month)could this dose be too low for me?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If the problem continues, then perhaps the next dose may be worth a try.

Question 10

just started lo loestrin fe on the first day of my period over 2weeks ago.  i'm still bleeding. normal? when will it stop?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal control: The loestrin fe is a very low dose contraceptive that is trying to control the endometrial lining which keeps "breaking off" early. This is called breakthrough bleeding which usually resolves during the 2nd month of pill use.

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Breakthrough bleeding lo loestrin fe

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I have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

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Girlfriend missed her period on lo loestrin fe 3rd month and and had breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks earlier for about 8 days.pregnancy possible?

A member asked:

Im on lo loestrin fe birth control my doctor prescribed me, i skipped 1 pill. started bleeding but started off as brown and changed into a darker red and lasted 6-7 days. last menstrual cycle was nov 15th. is this my period or breakthrough bleeding?

A member asked:

I've been on lo loestrin fe for about 6 months now and i have occasional break through bleeding. does this mean i am not protected?

A member asked:

Can i take 2 lo loestrin fe bcp a day to stop bleeding?

A member asked:

I'm taking lo loestrin fe and i just started last sunday when i just got off my peroid and now im bleeding again what should i do ?

A member asked:

First month of lo loestrin fe, took at beginning of cycle day 11 still bleeding. am i protected from pregnancy? or is it not working?

A member asked:

Had some light bleeding for about 4 days on lo loestrin fe. is that normal? second month, no period first month

A member asked:

On my 5th pack of lo loestrin fe and started spotting/lightly bleeding during active pills (this month & last month)could this dose be too low for me?

A member asked:

Just started lo loestrin fe on the first day of my period over 2weeks ago. i'm still bleeding. normal? when will it stop?

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