Question 1

what is the difference between loestrin 20 and loestrin 24?

Accepted Answer

Almost the same: LoEstrin 1/20 contains the same dosage of the same ingredients per pill as LoEstrin 24.  The difference is that LoEstrin 24 is packaged with 24 active pills and 4 placebo pills, while LoEstrin 1/20 is packaged with 21 active pills and 7 placebos.  The shorter placebo phase is supposed to help minimize break through bleeding and slightly improve contraceptive efficacy.

Question 2

how long will it take your cycle to get back to normal after loestrin?

Accepted Answer

Can be a few months: It can take a few months for your cycle to regulate after stopping birth control, or it may become regular right away. You can get pregnant even the first month off of the pills. If cycle is still irregular after a few months, see doctor.

Question 3

to what extent is pull out method and loestrin 24 combined considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Loestrin 24FE: 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

im taking loestrin 24, what happen if i don't take the brown and white pills?

Accepted Answer

Nothing : I am asuming you are referring to the placebo pills. These are to help you remember to take your pill every day, but don't have any hormone. You don't need to take them, but don't forget to stay on schedule.

Question 5

went to new dr for bc. mentioned old bc was loestrin 24fe. dr shrugged this off and rx'd different type. i would rather have old bc. should i go back?

Accepted Answer

BC: If you don't fill happy find another doctor.  Explain to the doctor why you want to continue with your old b/c.

Question 6

will loestrin 24 fe make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Per Drugs.Com: (http://www.drugs.com/sfx/loestrin-24-fe-side-effects.html) loss of appetite may occur. Weight gain was not listed as a potential side effect.

Question 7

what are the side effects of loestrin 24?

Accepted Answer

Normal cycle: Most commonly women on loestrin are going to have normal regular periods.  Some women can have breakthrough bleeding on loestrin.  All estrogen based birth control pills can increase a woman's risk of blood clot.  Other common side effects include breast tenderness, bloating, mood changes, headache and nausea.

Question 8

is there an exact generic for loestrin 24 fe?

Accepted Answer

Not an exact match: There isn't a generic that is exactly the same as Loestrin 24 Fe but microgestin fe 1/20 is very similar.

Question 9

how soon after i stop loestrin can i ovulate?

Accepted Answer

Middle of next cycle: Two weeks into next cycle i you are still ovulating at your agte

Question 10

does taking augmenting decrease the effectiveness of loestrin fe?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic/bcp: Some antibiotics can diminish the effective estrogen content of the low dose oral bcp's, but not very much.  If the estrogen in Loestrin is diminished, you would start spotting or having "breakthrough bleeding".  It is unlikely for you to become pregnant therefore, and remember, during the "inactive pills" there are seven days without estrogen, so it is unlikely that augmentin will interfere.

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Went to new dr for bc. mentioned old bc was loestrin 24fe. dr shrugged this off and rx'd different type. i would rather have old bc. should i go back?

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Will loestrin 24 fe make me gain weight?

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