Loestrin To Stop Period

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I need to take Loestrin to stop having my period due to low iron issues. My period just ended. Can I start taking the pill now? I was told by my doctor to take the pill continuously to stop my period. Not using it as birth control.

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You can start it at any time, unless your doctor has said otherwise, but you should be aware that it will take 7 days to reach its full level of efficacy in your body to prevent pregnancy, so if you are engaging in intercourse, you will need a backup method of protection for the first week of taking it.

The U.S. FDA warns that you may still experience some spotting and breakthrough bleeding for the first 3 months, while your body gets used to this medication. You may also experience nausea, headache and irritability.

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Even though it hasn't been prescribed for birth control reasons, you also need to know that even taking it, without having a period, will still allow it to prevent pregnancy, after that first week.

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