Lo Loestrin Fe Information

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Hi guys! So my doctor just prescribed me Loestrin Fe. This is my first time taking birth control ever and I took my first one tonight. I did a lot of reading and people have said they have had a lot of break through bleeding. Well I am leaving for a vacation at the beach on January 7 and I don't want to have to be on my period the whole time! So what would happen if I just waited till after my trip and started taking them again? Would I start on the 2nd pill? Or what? I am clueless! Please help! Much appreciated!

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Hello, Bridgett! How are you?

Yes, you could do it that way if you want, but please check with your doctor to make sure that it's okay.

However, you may not experience the breakthrough bleeding that others have, it can vary from person to person.

You can basically start them at any time, if you start the active tablets the first day of your period you will be immediately protected from pregnancy, since it will prevent ovulation that month.

But if you start at any other time past the second day of your period, you'll need to take them for 7 days, without missing any tablets, before they will become effective and prevent pregnancy.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Yes. If I were to do that would I just start on the second pill?? I think it would just be like missing it the first day ? But I don't know I am new to all of this !! Thank you so much for your response !

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I am hoping not to have my period the day or week I will be in the white and brown pills. Can I continue to take the blue pills on my second pack after the last blue pill finishes on my first pack? My entire 2nd week on the blue pill I had spotting that became heavy + 5 days into the third week, but seems to be fading now.

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I took my last set of Lo Loestrin Fe pills in January. I got my period on time the first of February to the 7th. My partner and I are trying for a baby. We had unprotected intercourse up until my estimated ovulation date - however my period still came on march 2nd-7th. So we tried again up until my estimated ovulation date. My period is due on the 31st. I am extremely worried that this pill is still affecting my ovulation. How long does it usually take for it to be out of my system? I have been on this pill for 2-3 years.

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I had my baby 6 weeks ago. At my 6 weeks check up my doctor prescribed me the loestrin fe 1/20. I got it filled that day which was on tuesday and was told i can start it that day. But after i read the instructions I'm very confused. On the pack do i take the sunday pill or take the tuesday pill of week one?

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My daughter is 18 and just got prescribed Lo Loestrin Fe. Today is the 4th day of her menstrual cycle. Should she start the pack after her period or wait until she starts her cycle next month?

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I had IVF for my 2 children and technically cannot get pregnant naturally but there is always the risk so I started my 1st pack of Lo Loestrin Fe 18 days ago. I have been spotting for the last 5 days. I am going on vacation on Aug 19-23rd and I do not want to have my period. I am questioning whether I should stop taking Lo Loestrin once I get my period or if I should start my next packet? If I start the next packet, I will be on days 13-18 while on vacation. If I don't want a period at all while on vacation, should I stop altogether after this packet or continue taking the next packet as I think I would not get my period if I am on the blue pills? I'm not worried about coming off and getting pregnant as you can tell. :)

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