Waldwick, NJ
A 20-year-old female asked:
On lo loestrin fe didn't have a period my first month, now about to finish second week of second pack and bleeding, normal? i've had some cramps
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I just started my first pack of lo loestrin fe and I am on my last week of pills. Is it normal to still cramp this bad? I got on to stop my bad cramps
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: If you are still having that much something else may well be going on. See your doctor for a fuller evaluation.
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
I'm on lo loestrin fe. I finished the first pack, but did not get a period. I just started the second pack.
Dr. Byron Hapneranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably okay: Irregular or absent bleeding is fairly common, particularly when starting contraceptive pills. Take a pregnancy test for good measure.
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
My first month on loestrin fe and I am currently in 3rd week. I have been bleeding since the 19, but it feels like my period, not spotting. ?
Dr. Donald Ninoanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Birth control pills: There are different bcp's of various strengths. If you take a pill that is not strong enough to control your hormones, there may be bleeding before th... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Currently on Lo Loestrin Fe for painful cramps while on my menstrual cycle. Got prescription week late last month, and now have been bleeding 10 days?
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Breakthrough: bleeding since you were a week late . Keep taking the medication also call your doctor to inform.
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2.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
2nd month on Lo Loestrin Fe. 1st pack, I did not have a period. However, I did begin spotting 1 week into 2nd pack when I would have normally had my period. The spotting lasted 3 weeks. No period during inactive pills. Still effective contraceptive?
Dr. Lauren Bickelanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
The general rule is that irregular spotting during the 1st 3 cycles of a new contraceptive is considered normal, & most of the time you are protec... Read More
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Answered Apr 11, 2021
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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