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A member asked:

I have breakthrough bleeding on lo loestrin fe?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

2.8k views

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not a problem: You can live with it or change pills.

Answered 4/17/2014

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