Loestrin 21 1 20
Loestrin 21 1-20 is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).
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A 31-year old female asked:
Missed one loestrin 30 pill third week on a Monday, carried on as normal from Tuesday but didn't take the missing pill as didn't realize, is this ok?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I'm not feeling well w loestrin. Gyn changed pill. 2 more wks to finish package before I start new one. Seems hard to keep loestrin. What should I do?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Good about taking loestrin 24 fe for 2 years. Missed one pill 2 weeks ago, took 2 at the regular time the next day. Is that enough time to ovulate?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Hello, I switched to Loestrin 20 after taking Rigevidon. On Rigevidon, my periods were pretty heavy at least for one day. This first month on Loestrin my period has been very very light, almost like spotting. Is this normal? Thanks in advance.
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A 21-year old female asked:
Only had one shot of Depo-Provera switched to lo loestrin only been on them for two weeks but now i'm ready to have a family how long would it may take me?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Trying to get pregnant after stopping loestrin. Had a light 4-day period immediately, then a heavier 4-day one 2 weeks later with small clots. What could cause this?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Does loestrin 24 mimic ovulation? I know it makes one not ovulate, but does it mimic the whole menses period all together?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Took Loestrin for only one month and have been off of it for a month and a half and my period is now 4 weeks late. Pregnant possibly?
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A member asked:
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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A 22-year old female asked:
Missed Lo Loestrin pill on Thu. (remembered Fri. but only took one) had unprotected sex Fri., but followed up with Plan B. Possible that I'm pregnant?
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A 20-year old male asked:
My girlfriend recently switched to loestrin birth control from her normal one. She was bad about taking it and missed her period. Is this normal?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Out in the sun all day and over heating. 6-7 hours after i took loestrin 24 fe, i had one instance of diarrhea. Will that affect my birth control?
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A member asked:
I have gotten my period twice in one month for the past two months and I am on birth control why is this happening? I am on loestrin 24 and have been over a little over a year. I never really had problems before.
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A female asked:
I'm on Lo Loestrin Fe but the condom broke. He did not ejaculate with broken condom, he put a new one on. Should i be worried about being pregnant?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Can I take one tablet of lo loestrin fe before my period starts in order to stop it, if I already have the skyla Iud?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Only got one shot of Depo-Provera the switch to lo loestrin fr will i get a period and will the Depo-Provera get out of my system since i'm on the pill now?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Hi Im on lo loestrin Fe and we pulled out. Im a day late for my period and tested negative last week. Should I worry? I took my pills an hour early due to time change. I only took one pill late by thirty minutes. Am I pregnant?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it safe to switch from one birth control (lo loestrin fe) to beyaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) then back to lo lo? I'd start my new pack tomorrow.
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A 26-year old male asked about a 19-year old female:
My gf have had brownish discharge for 2 days now. Today, the second day, it was more than yesterday. What could it be? She's on loestrin fe 1/20
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A 22-year old female asked:
My dr. Prescribed me loestrin 1/20 but the pharmacy gave me microgestin1/20(generic?). Is this ok? Or should I take it back. It's my 1st time on bc.
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A 45-year old asked:
Could you tell me if someone was to double up on loestrin 20 (the pill), would it cause serious illness?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I started Loestrin Fe 1/20 last week and I have aches all over my body. Is this a side effect? How long will it last?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Im planning to switch my pill on the 2nd month from loestrin fe 1/20 to junel fe 1/20. do i have to wait for 7 days to be protected even if they both contain same ingredient and will start the new pack on day 29 (day 1?
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A 49-year old asked:
What is the difference between loestrin 20 and loestrin 24?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Can i get pregnant while taking loestrin 1/20 and nexplanon at the same time?
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A 17-year old female asked:
If i take loestrin 1/20 for 11 days perfectly and I have intercourse on that day, will i need a condom? Pamphlet says backup needed for 7 days
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A 45-year old asked:
Will loestrin 24 fe make me gain weight?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are the side effects of loestrin 24?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Is there an exact generic for loestrin 24 fe?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Does Loestrin Fe cause low iron levels or an elevated TIBC?
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