Question 1

being that lo loestrin fe is a low hormone dosage, how effective is it? is it as effective as any other oral contraceptive. i'm a perfect user

Accepted Answer

Yes: As effective as any other when taken properly.

Question 2

what are the differences between lo loestrin fe and loestrin?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous fumarate: Loestrin 24 Fe  = ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone and ferrous fumarate. Loestrin = Norethindrone/Ethinyl estradiol .

Question 3

can i get pregnant on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

Never say never.: Over a one year period if the loestrin24 fe is taken correctly (no missed pills) the pregnancy rate is about 1%. The pregnancy rate can increase to 5% if the contraceptive is not taken regularly (some pills are missed).

Question 4

will lo loestrin fe bc make my boobs bigger?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Bc side effects can sometimes cause some breast tenderness when starting them, but this ones away quickly. Today's low dose pills don't usually cause breast enlargement or weight gain.

Question 5

i have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

how can someone get pregnant on lo loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

Usually that: Should not happen, but if you miss a pill , or did not absorb the pill properly, which could happen if you were taking an antibiotic for an infection or if you vomited a pill, u could break thru ovulate and get pregnant, no birth control is 100% that is a very good pill and the #1 pill i prescribe esp for my pts in late 30s and 40s as it has the least hormones which is safer.

Question 7

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 8

how long does it take for lo loestrin fe to make your breasts grow?

Accepted Answer

Not all breasts grow: Birth control pills do not necessarily make your breasts bigger.  Women respond differently to hormones and breast size may or may not change with oral contraception use.

Question 9

i have been taking lo loestrin fe for two weeks am i okay if the condom broke yesterday?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from pregnancy: If you are taking the birth control pills for 2 weeks then you should be protected from pregnancy. However, transmission of any STDs are not decreased since the condom broke.

Question 10

i just started lo loestrin fe today. can i have unprotected sex today? will it be effective?

Accepted Answer

May not be safe: It may not be safe unless your last period was less than 1 week ago. If you start your pills today, you should use a backup method of birth control (condoms with spermicide) during the first 7 days of the pill package. Birth control pills will start to protect you from pregnancy after the first week, if you take them correctly.

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Being that lo loestrin fe is a low hormone dosage, how effective is it? is it as effective as any other oral contraceptive. i'm a perfect user

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Can i get pregnant on lo loestrin fe?

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