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A 18-year-old female asked:
Was on loestrin fe 1/20 for a year (2 day periods), switched to ortho tri-cyclen lo. got heavy 8 day period first month. normal because more estrogen?
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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Monitor for 3 months: If the problem continues, switch back to the Loestrin Fe1/20. Not sure why would switch if it was working well for you
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I've been taking Lo loestrin fe for two weeks now but my period occurs one day and stops the next. Is it working?
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Lo loestrin: I suggest continuing the BCP, because most likely it's working. If may take several months for you body to adjust to the BCP.
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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
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 sel... Read More
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A female asked:
Could i be pregnant? Im 16 years old, and on lo loestrin fe. Have only missed 2 pills and had unprotected sex on the first day of my 1st missed pill. The first day of my last period was on nov. 28. Should i get a pregnancy test? The last day of my peri
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes, : Yes, you should get a pregnancy test. It is important to know if you are pregnant or not.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Had some light bleeding for about 4 days on lo loestrin fe. Is that normal? Second month, no period first month
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 sel... Read More
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