A member asked:

I accidentally kept my lo loestrin fe in my pocket yesterday while out for 7.5-8.5 hours in 20 to 30 fahrenheit weather. pills may be slightly warmer due to being against my skin and i was often near a campfire. are my pills still effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Better than nothing: The pills have been "refrigerated" and warmed. However, they should still be effective. Use a "back up" method this month if sexually active to allay any concerns for unintended pregnancy.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/24/2021

1 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I accidentally kept my lo loestrin fe in my pocket yesterday while out for 7.5-8.5 hours in 20 to 30 fahrenheit weather. pills may be slightly warmer due to being against my skin and i was often near a campfire. are my pills still effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

On loestrin 24 fe. Bf ejaculated on vuvla 2 days before period was due. No penetration, I have vaginismus. Forgot yesterday's pill.Could i bepregnant?

A member asked:

On lo loestrin fe, used 1st packet & no period. Started my 1st blue pill from 2nd packet yesterday. Tested 2 days ago & it was neg. No pms. Pregnant?

A member asked:

On Lo loestrin fe, 1st package used, missed period. Never missed a pill but I was on antibiotics during that time. We didn't use the pull out method at all. Started 2nd pack yesterday. No PMS symptoms. Tested 2days ago & it was neg. Could I be pregnant? I

A member asked:

My current birth control (lo loestrin fe) is a sample. It is not expired. Is it still effective? What would make birth control less effective?

A member asked:

I forgot to take my last white pill on lo Loestrin Fe on Sunday. It is now Monday so Ive taken it a day late. I start my new pack on Wednesdays but since I took it late Im not sure when to start it/if I am still protected?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Never missed a pill on lo loestrin fe but maybe off timing by give or take a few hours. Still 99.9% effective?

Just started taking lo loestrin fe. took 5 active pill, then took sugar pills during my period. I just had unprotected sex, Is my bc still effective?

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?

Been on birth control pill lo loestrin fe for a month and a week. I was suppose to get my period yesterday and had sex todaythe condom broke?

Took first pill of Lo Loestrin FE an hour late, still protected? Took all last pack as directed and got period at the end of last pack

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?