Question 1

how common is it to gain weight on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

: Clinical studies suggest that somewhere between 2 and 4% of women taking this drug experience weight gain. With other birth control products, there may be higher rates of weight gain.

Question 2

i have been on lo loestrin fe for over a month, is it fully effective at this time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Make sure you take it everyday about the same time each day.

Question 3

i'm on lo loestrin fe. i forgot to take my pill saturday and sunday, second week. i took both on sunday at 1am.  should i take two more today monday?

Accepted Answer

NO: Just take one a day after you doubled up on the day that you missed. Consider a birth control method that does not require so much remembering. IUDs and Nexplanon are great choices for many.

Question 4

will i be estrogen deprived on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

No: It is only "lo lo" with respect to other birth control pills on the market, but still contains significant estrogen.

Question 5

never missed a pill on lo loestrin fe but maybe off timing by give or take a few hours. still 99.9% effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Missing the pill by a few hours will still be effective, but try and stay regular to assure compliance and a definitive steady state level in your system.  Best wishes.

Question 6

what are the chances of getting vulvodynia from being on lo loestrin fe for five months studies show there is a correlation with this?

Accepted Answer

None: If anything, in transient hypo-estrogenic states, I would expect it (OCPs) to help.  Vulvodynia is complicated and really involves consideration of multiple factors.  Don't give Dr. Google too much weight on this one.

Question 7

on lo loestrin fe. started new cycle and took first pill of new pack at 3:30pm instead of the usual 10:30pm. am i protected? it's my second pack.

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you take it every day, then you are protected. If you miss a dose, take two the next day. It is ideal for you to take it the same time every day so it can mimic an appropriate hormonal cycle. Try setting an alarm on your phone. Take care!

Question 8

i forgot to take my last white pill on lo loestrin fe on sunday. it is now monday so ive taken it a day late. i start my new pack on wednesdays but since i took it late im not sure when to start it/if i am still protected?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ok: A woman on combination birth control pills, taking them properly, and is beyond her first pack of pills... has no fertile days. She is not fertile when on the pills. That means she has protection against pregnancy every day, regardless of where she is in her pill pack. Missing only 1 pill in one pack, and then taking it with the next day's pill, does not cause a noticeable drop in contraception.

Question 9

i have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

how long does it take for lo loestrin fe to work?

Accepted Answer

1 week: If you started it on the 1st day of your menstruation, it works right away. Otherwise, 
it is better to wait for a week.

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How common is it to gain weight on lo loestrin fe?

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I have been on lo loestrin fe for over a month, is it fully effective at this time?

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I'm on lo loestrin fe. i forgot to take my pill saturday and sunday, second week. i took both on sunday at 1am. should i take two more today monday?

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Will i be estrogen deprived on lo loestrin fe?

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Never missed a pill on lo loestrin fe but maybe off timing by give or take a few hours. still 99.9% effective?

A member asked:

What are the chances of getting vulvodynia from being on lo loestrin fe for five months studies show there is a correlation with this?

A member asked:

On lo loestrin fe. started new cycle and took first pill of new pack at 3:30pm instead of the usual 10:30pm. am i protected? it's my second pack.

A member asked:

I forgot to take my last white pill on lo loestrin fe on sunday. it is now monday so ive taken it a day late. i start my new pack on wednesdays but since i took it late im not sure when to start it/if i am still protected?

A member asked:

I have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

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How long does it take for lo loestrin fe to work?

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