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I've been taking lo loestrin fe for about 7 months. took next pack early to skip pd. now i'm at end of next pack and didn't get a period? no sex..

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: No worries, it is common when going from pack to pack with this pill and when starting the placebo pills again to have no bleed, spotting, or very short and light periods , especially if you are not heavy( and particularly light ).

Answered 12/21/2020

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