Spotting On Loestrin Vs. Lo Loestrin

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Hi, all-

So the general rule of thumb I've always known is the lower the dose, the higher the chance of spotting/breakthrough bleeding. However, my doctor advised me that LO loestrin might actually lessen the change of intermenstrual bleeding because at a certain point, the dose gets so low that the lining of the uterus doesn't build up sufficiently for any bleeding to occur at all.

My question: has anyone had experience with taking both Loestrin and Lo Loestrin? Did you experience, more, less, or the same amount of spotting/breakthrough bleeding between periods? I totally trust my doctor, yet I'm somehow reluctant to try lest it get even worse...

Thanks!
M

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My 15 yr old daughter had heavy bleeding and started bc to stop . She continued with heavy break through bleeding for 20 more days then it stopped. Now for two months great! Very little periods and no side effects. Hang in there with Lo Loestrin Fe. Body needs to clean out first.

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It is also really hard to say how it will affect any given person, because everyone's body can react to a medication differently.

I have ever used this one, but from what other people have posted on here, I can tell you that most of them experienced breakthrough bleeding during the first month of use, but in most cases it stopped, after that and they have reported very good results.

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My 13 year old suffers from very severe cramps, the ones that are so debilitating, everything has to stop. She started Lo Loestrin 3 weeks ago and the breakthrough bleeding plus the severe cramps have not stopped for 3 weeks! Quite disheartening for us. We are ready for her to stop taking the Lo Loestrin Fe.

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im on lo loestrin fe for the 2nd month now. about to be on my third week into the 2nd month.

ive been breaking out and been nauseous. has your daughter experienced the same? please let me know how shes doing!

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my 15 yr old daughter is experiencing the same exact thing! started the pack on first day of pd. after 7 days of pd she had 5 normal days and then breakthrough bleeding for the last 17 days and still counting. she starts a new pack today. i hope this stops soon!

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I switched from Loestrin 24 fe to Lo loestrin fe. I took loestrin for about a year & only noticed break through when I fist started. I`ve been on lo loestrin for about a month and at first it was spottingfor the first 2-3 weeks. Now, It`s pretty normal.

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Original poster here - thanks so much for sharing all your thoughts and experiences! I finally got the nerve to try Lo Loestrin after a lousy experience with Loestrin (mood swings, depression, spotting.) I started on Day 1, which cut my period way short and lightened it substantially, which I welcome. I haven't had any spotting at all in the week or so since. This is great, but from experience, it is often later in my cycle or in the second month that the spotting/mood issues begin, so I will update again if I experience any side effects. Fingers crossed as always that this might finally be "the one." Otherwise, it's IUD time for me.
Best,
M

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Update: jinxed myself. Spotting commenced today at about the midpoint of my cycle. Will update again once I've stuck it out for a while (provided no other gnarlier side effects make me quit.)

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Back to report that my 13 year old finished 1 pack of the
Lo Loestrin Fe which was extremely bad in terms of the constant bleeding and severe cramping (which is why she was prescribed the pill in the first place). She has since been put on Loestrin for the higher dose of progesterone and so far, she has had minimal breakthrough bleeding with significantly less cramps!
She has just started a 2nd pack of Loestrin and for the first time since the Lo Loestrin saga, she is not bleeding!
I'm so glad that the Loestrin is working better for her and cannot wait to see even better results as her body gets used to it - better results meaning fewer mentrual days and less cramping!

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Thanks for the update, Anita! That's really good news. Hope it continues to improve for her.

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Thank you, M. I truly appreciate your concern.

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I've been on lo loestrin fe a month and a half now. I have had the opposite- I haven't had any spotting, and I also haven't had my period! I don't know if it is because my periods were light to begin with, but my ob gyn said that I might never get a period with lo loestrin fe, and that not having a period was a really common side effect! I have also not had any side effects- no moodiness, nausea, etc. Has anyone else had the no period thing from lo loestrin fe though? It's just really weird!

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I went on here to find out the same thing. I have been on Lo Loestrin since March and only got my period the first month! I have taken preg tests since and all negative. Makes me nervous though and was wondering if it was normal. I haven't had any irregular mood swings on this pill, but have gained a little weight. Thinking of switching. Any suggestions??

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I'm sorry. I was trying to respond to PrincessHime regarding the opposite effect. Somehow I made a new post.

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My bleeding has continued to be irregular on this pill, essentially bleeding when I shouldn't and NOT bleeding when I'm supposed to. Go figure. Because the spotting ceased when I was supposed to have my normal period, my doctor did a pregnancy test just to be sure, all the while assuring me that it was quite normal to experience amenorrhea (lack of periods) on this pill. The literature that comes with the pill states the same. In conclusion, no need to worry too much about missed periods if take your pills on time and pregnancy tests come back negative, but if you would find it reassuring to have a monthly period and/or you are experiencing other bothersome side effects, you should talk to your doctor about other options. Good luck finding the right fit!

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Did anyone gain/ lose weight on lo loestrin fe? I
Supposed to start it next week and just curious?

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I'm in my 3rd month on Lo Loestrin, haven't had a period yet. I had an IUD before and didn't have a period with that until the 5yrs were up. I started on Lo Loestrin the day my IUD was removed.

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Hey, I was just wondering what you ever did about not having a period on Lo Loestrin Fe. I've just swapped from Loestrin Fe and I've had no period. I'm not too worried about it because I barely had a period on Loestrin. It still makes me worry about things.

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Thanks M and everyone else for your contributions. I've been on Lo Loestrin for 4 months now and haven't had any bleeding. I still get other symptoms of a period when finishing the brown tablets such as bloating, PMT, fatigue, etc. But no bleeding. I was starting to become concerned however from reading everyone's posts it seems to be a common side effect for this pill. I had a normal period every month while taking my old pill. I only changed because I moved to the US earlier this year and cannot buy my old pill anymore.

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Just to add some information for everyone, yes it is possible to skip your period, while you are taking birth control tablets. They do have this effect on some people.

However, it is completely safe. Many women use them to adjust when they will have their menstrual cycle, or to skip it completely, when having it would be inconvenient and there is no harm in it. There are even contraceptive pills on the market that are designed to allow a woman to only have her period 3 or 4 times a year.

Unless your doctor says otherwise, or you are showing symptoms that there may be something wrong, there is no reason to worry, as long as you haven't missed any of the active tablets.

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Hi. I started my period on 04/28/17 and ended it on 05/1/17, then I had unprotected sex on 05/5/17. Three days later on the 8th I had a couple of minor cramps and mild spotting that didn't last long at all. I am on lo loestrin fe and have been for about 9 months. I am wondering if I should be worried about pregnancy or if it was just ovulation? Please help, I'm worrying myself sick.

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I am so happy you posted back and your daughter is doing well.. My periods have always been horrid like hers.. I felt terrible for her aww 13 that is so hard and having to go to school and all. I did.. Back then our moms were not as good about getting us this kind of help..I am so glad that you got her BC.. I am switching from Yaz to Loestrin after reading your post I. Staying away from LO Loestrin

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I am 52 and still having periods. I went to a new OB 2 years ago who switched me to lo loestrine. I have constant spotting. I never used to have cramps but I have them now but are manageable with motrine. Not sure if it is age or the pill but I could certainly live without the constant bleeding.

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I'm switching to loestrin from lo loestrin. I have been in lo loestin for 3 months and I haven't had a period at all. I had mood swings the first 2 months. I have felt a few cramps during the active week but no bleeding. Just curious if anyone is taking the loestrin and how it is.

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I have been on Lo loestrin fe for a little over a year now. I have been on loestrin fe also. Loestrin fe was good I had normal periods. Now that I'm on lo loestrin fe I haven't had one period. I take the active pills every three months. The doc said that's okay to do! They reccamend it! Of course I randomly have period symptoms and some spotting but I just double up for a day or two and I'm good to go! Overall I can't complain to much about lo lo!

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I use Loestrin 24 Fe also. Their patent expired and rather than making a generic, they changed it to Minastrin 24 Fe (same ingredients and doses, but the tiny pills are chewable now)...so if you want to switch back to what you were on before, Minastrin 24 Fe is the exact same thing made by the same company. My pharmacy just switched me over automatically when they stopped producing Loestrin 24 Fe because this "new" stuff is the same formula. Works well for me! :)

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Hi,
I've been on lo lo for about six months and have had two periods a month and break through bleeding. I'm on it for controlling my moods since I'm almost fifty and not for preventing a pregnancy. To me, it's not really worth it. My moods haven't changed for the better or worse so......

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i was taking loestrin for years and switch to lo loestrin in june. in tht month i bleed for 5 days straight..i was not happy at all. now i love the lo loestrin because it is now oct and i hvnt had a period since june..i feel no cramping or tenderness..

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Hi i was using loestrin 24 fe before stupid people dicided to take it out of market i used to love that bc best i ever tried i would spot maybe every three mnths for 3 days most sometimes just once... the doctor prescribed me lo loestrin but i been on and off spotting
for the past two weeks im so annoyed. And its my first pack so idk what to do

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I am on my 5th month on Lo Loestrin and have been bleeding about 75% of the time. I get my period about 2 weeks before I'm supposed to, according to the pills, have a few clear days, and then again I'm bleeding when I'm actually supposed to be. The time when I'm not supposed to be is more like a dark discharge, but it's constant. Up to at least 10 days, if not more. Then my period feels like a period. I've also experienced sever mood swings, but I'm also highly stressed because I jsut opened a business so I don't know if I can blame that on the pill. However, it's been 5 months and I've spent a very long time bleeding. If it doesn't stop next month, I'm going to have to change my pill, AGAIN. (I first started taking Lo Loestrin because I was breaking through my Tri Cyclen Lo generic.)

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