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I started Lo Loestrin Fe four months ago. I am currently in the first week of my fourth pack. The first month, I had brown spotting for about 5 days two weeks before my period came. My period during the first pack lasted around 7 days, like it usually does, and arrived on time. The second pack, I had brown spotting instead of my period. I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. However, my period then came the second week of the third pack (which was really weird to me because my period always came during the last four pills of the pack). At the end of the third pack, I had three days of brown spotting when I was supposed to get my period. I am currently on the first week of the fourth pack, patiently waiting to see what will happen next. Can my diet and exercise have something to do with the changes? I'm worried this pill messed up my cycle. I have never missed a period and am NOT liking this. My doctor didn't say I would miss a period on this pill. What do you suppose is causing these problems and what should I do? Thank you!

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I started taking Lo loestrin Fe about 4 months ago I just started my 5th pack today and never got my period. This has not happenend in the months before I have had a nprmal period about 3 days long. I have had intercourse and did not use a condom. My boyfriend did pull put though. I am very worried that I may be pregnant. Has this happened to anyone else ?

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Hi all,

Glad I found other women who had this issue - I've been on Loestrin Fe and more recently Lo Loestrin Fe, and have not had my period for well over a year! I know, super weird - but I asked my doctor and she simply said that because I didn't have a heavy period to begin with, Lo Loestrin's hormones dwindle down to practically nothing. I was worried that my body wasn't releasing itself of it's normal menstrual tissues, but she also said my body was creating less of it, so there is no residual build up. Still, I take pregnancy tests almost every month just to be sure. I never bleed (not even spotting) so it's just really unusual.

I'm going to see about other options with my doctor, since I don't know any other women going through this with their BC.

Bleh.

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SAME HERE! Same exact story, word for word; I'm also using Lo Loestrin Fe. The tests come back negative but I'm still sitting her twiddling my thumbs.

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I have been on Lo Loestra Fe for a year, I switched to it from another BC pill. Since i switched to it, my period is non -existant. I was always regular, but not with LLF. I saw my gyno today and she said this pill is the lowest amount of estrogen on the market, so the lining of the uterus is so very thin, it just doesnt bleed.She said it is completely healthy and completely fine, so i am not worrying. I just know the week i go on vacation i will get my period! lol

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I have been on this pill since January and it is now August and have only had my period once. I went to my gun and she said she is not concerned at all and it is normal to not get your period with this pill. Granted, I am in my late 40's but before this did get my period at least every other month. As long as you are taking the pill regularly and are not missing them-you really have nothing to worry about. I missed a pill way back when I was in my early 20's and worried about pregnancy many times for that mistake but my docs always reassured me that there was no need to worry if just one was missed. Hopefully this puts your mind to rest. Just take it regularly and you are fine!

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I have been on Lo loestrin Fe since the start of December, 2012. My periods have been light, but usually the time of the sugar pills they start, stop in the first day of the 2nd blue pill of the next pack, then I get my period again 2 days later for maybe a day and a half to 2 days.. This happened until about february, march. Then this month on the most recent pack I had some spotting a few days before the sugar pills, then a heavier spotting on the last sugar pill. Since then there has been nothing. I have sex with my boyfriend but we use a mix of condoms, and when we do not, he pulls out. I have taken my pills at the same time everyday and I have never missed one, However I really have not had a "period" this month.. Just a bit concerned.

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After much searching of the internet, I am so glad I found this thread. I, too, have been on LoLoestrin Fe for around 6 months.. I would say the first two months were as expected - lighter, shorter periods.. and now I have not had a period the last 3-4 months, just somewhat heavy spotting mid-pack. I was starting to get paranoid about pregnancy, even though the rational part of me knows that the likelihood is extremely slim when you add the pill plus condoms plus sex once before the first missed period (and only once since then).
Thanks for helping me chill out, ladies! I will still call my doctor to be sure nothing is wrong, but I can sleep a little easier tonight (day three without my period when I should have it).
Good luck to all!

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I'm on my first month of these birth control pills, what day in the pack are you supposed to be getting your period? I have so far had almost no symptoms, but being a little on the sensitive side. I just took my second Zinc (brown) pill and have not had a period, spotting, etc.

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I initially had the Paraguard IUD but sadly I'm the 1% that can't because my body kept rejecting it. So my gyno suggested LLF since it has the lowest amount of hormones. When I started my first pack (December) I was 4 days into my period but my gyno said it was fine to start the pill that day. So I did that evening. Then when I was suppose to get my period during the 2 white/2 brown pills nothing happened, no spotting, nothing. I am currently on the first week of the second pack and haven't had any spotting, although I'm not sure I'm even suppose to? My gyno did say I may not have a period with this type of bc pill but I didn't think it would happen so soon. However, my period has been known to be irregular, especially since I came off of the IUD which was hormone free. Could my cycle be messed now? I keep feeling like I'm having period symptoms but then nothing. I plan on taking an at home PT but I read that you are safe after the first 7 birth control pills so I feel a little more reassured. JUST STRESSFUL! I mean the whole point of taking bc is to prevent pregnancy so a pill shouldn't cause you to wonder if you are!

Is anyone else experiencing this? Any advice? Thanks ladies.

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Okay guys I have been on loloestrin fe since October 2012 and have not gotten my period once. No concerns BC of my health that's normal. But I am now in the middle of my pack and I spotted this morning and am having cramps. I haven't made any major changes to meds or anything. Of course I cannot call my doctor until Monday... Anyone have any ideas???

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My GYN also says this is normal and my tests are still negative... so even though I'm a little anxious, I can't say I mind not having a period. I think I'll live.

I hope everything is fine with you ladies!

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I have been taking lo leestrin fe since the June. In July and August, I experienced a day of spotting, but never had a period. Now it is September, and I finally came on. I have been on for 6 days already and there is no end in sight. My concern is after not having a period for a couple of months, I hope I do not stay on my for a long time.

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Hi Nicole - definitely don't stress about this. I got my period last month (sort of) but didn't this month. It's apparently completely normal with Lo Loestrin Fe. A pregnancy test and a call to your GYN should put your mind at ease.

Vanessa - there is a lot of weirdness to be had on this pill. I remember at one point, I had very light spotting that lasted for weeks at a time. As of now this has completely stopped and I seem to have a period once every few months. My best guess is that this pill overall gives most women fewer and shorter periods, if at all. If this hasn't happened for you yet and you are still on your period, or even spotting, it might be time to talk about a switch. But definitely give the pill a chance (6 months or so). You might find that you really like it.

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This is my fourth month on Lo Loestrin and I've only gotten my period one time regularly. I've been getting some kind of period in the first or second week of my packs... But I'm not sure if its my period or just heavier spotting because it is A LOT lighter than my normal period. For example when I wear a pad not much goes on to it, but when I wear a tampon there is more blood...any idea if this is normal?

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I just started my third month of lo loestrin and i had spotting halfway through the month. When i was supposed to have a period i didnt. Then i spotted lightly, not enough to even show on a pad, just when i wiped! It was brownish and later a little pinkish but never red. Every hcg test i take says no, but im cranky as hell, my boobs are heavier and sensitive, im bloated and either constipated or the polar opposite. I can only think i must be pregnant, but the side effects of this pill are the same as you would feel if pregnant. Go figure.

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Hi guys, i started taking Lo Loestrin about 3 months ago and I just now started on my third pack. Strange thing is I was supposed to get my period a few days ago and still nothing? Should I be worried?

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Hi, Alyssa - see the posts below. This seems to be perfectly normal. You may never have another period while on this pill.

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My goodness, Vick, on your first month? Well, as soon as you reach the white pills you should have at least some spotting, but maybe you're different. Really I wouldn't worry, particularly if you've been having safe intercourse, etc. If it makes you feel better, might I suggest a pregnancy test? It should put your mind at ease and make you feel more comfortable with this pill.

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Hey. I as taking this pill for 3 mnths útil the side effects became to much and i stopped it last mnth. I hace yet to get my period. Home pregnacy test was negative. But last timé i stopped the pill. I recieved muy período quickly. Any body help.?

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I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe since February. The first half of the time I would have my period when I was supposed to, but I would also have a day or two of spotting Btwn periods. In October I never got my period, took a test, it came back negative, so just said I'll wait and see what happens in November. When November came around, I did get my period. Now it's December and I'm skipping my period again. I don't mind only having my period 6 times a year, but I am really hoping there isn't anything wrong. I have moved since my last Dr visit and haven't established with a new one yet. Not to mention, I currently do not have medical insurance, so seeing a Dr is really impossible at this time. I'm glad I found this thread, as others have said, and am glad I am not the only one having these issues.

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