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A member asked:
Why is it that on lo loestrin fe it's safe to skip the estrogen pills and take 4 days off, but it's not safe to take them followed by 4 days off?
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Dont do that: That is not correct that is is ok to skip the last four in either scenario you suggested with this particular pill. This is an ultra low dose pill. Only two of the last four have Estrogen. They are designed to be taken as directed. With low low dose pills there is not much room for error. Consider an IUD as a more effective alternative if you do not like taking the pill daily.
Answered 8/15/2015
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