Loestrin 21 20

Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone Acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy.[1][2] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in t...

Hello, I started taking Loestrin 20 last month, after 4 months of being on Microgynon (which had bad effects on me). I took it for 21 days and then stopped, as I had been advice by the doctor. However, I have a 12 day delay on my period (41 days since my last period) and I am a bit concerned.. I have done 2 pregnancy tests and they were both negative so I am wondering what else can be wrong? Also, just to clarify, I havent started taking the pill again. Thanks a lot. ## There may not necessarily be anything wrong, it could just be due to your body adjusting to the hormones in the new contraceptive. It is normal to have irregularities for the first 3 months or so of taking a new one. However, you should consult your doctor to be certain, they may want to run some tests or do an exam. But...

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I used to take loestrin 21 1/20 and never had any issues with it. I moved and lost insurance for awhile. My new dr put me on Lo Loestrin FE. Today is my 1st day taking it. I am strictly using it to try to regulate my period and calm down my PMS symptoms. The loestrin 21 1/20 used to do the trick for me. The dr office said they're basically the same. Can anyone ease my mind on this that actually used both of these pills? ## From what I could gather, there actually are differences shown between the two medications. Loestrin 1/20 reportedly contains the active ingredients Norethindrone acetate + Ethinyl estradiol Loestrin FE on the other hand contains Norethindrone acetate + Ethinyl estradiol + Ferrous fumarate (a form of Iron) I'm not sure how the addition of Iron might effect the...

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I have a year supply of samples of loestrin24 Fe. However, I want to take them as the loestrin 1/20 28 Rx. Would it not be the same as taking the first 21 pills of the loestrin 24, then a week of iron tablets? Aren't the ingrdients the same in both Rx's? I know that the 24's have 3 more active days and 3 less placebos. Thanks

Do Norinyl 1/35, Necon 1/35 and Nortrel 1/35 contain the same amount of Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone as Ortho Novum 1/35? ## To answer your question, yes, all three of these medications reportedly contain the same amount of Ethinyl Estradio + Norethindrone. You can view all the brand names for this medication listed below (dosages are posted after each brand name): Aranelle, Balziva, Brevicon, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Gildess FE 1.5/0.03, Gildess FE 1/0.2, Junel 1.5/30, Junel 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Leena, Loestrin 21 1.5/30, Loestrin 21 1/20, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin 1/20, Microgestin FE 1.5/30, Microgestin FE 1/20, Modicon, Necon 0.5/35, Necon 1/35, Necon 10/11, Necon 7/7/7, Norinyl 1+35, Nortrel 0.5/35,...

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im on loestrin 21 1 20 and its my first month on any kind of birthcontrol , and im about 2 days into my second week and i started my period ? my doctor said i wouldnt start till the end of my pack . with my pack you take the pills till you get your period then when you get it you take no pills at all . i dont know what to do ## Hello, Jboo! How are you? Breakthrough bleeding can occur for the first 3 months, since your body needs to adjust to the hormones in this. Other side effects may include nausea, headache and irritability. If you're concerned, please contact your doctor. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Okay, so I take Lo loestrin fe (sp) I've been on it for three months. Well last month I got my period at the end, then this month I got it half way through, an...

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Hi. I was on loestrin fe 1/20 for about 1year and half. Love it. The best control pill ever. But is time for us to have a baby. I just stopped taking it on the last day of my period, (b/c we are now trying to get pregnant) which left one brown pill in the pack. How long will I have to wait before I can get pregnant or can I get pregnant right way(i.e when I ovulate)? I'm also worried because I didn't get my period for about three month before this last one (and spotting on August 20th) on the 17th of September(which was very little. I only needed a liner). And it ended on the 21th which was the day I purposely misses the pill. I'm supposed to ovulate oct 1st. Is not having my period for 3months gonna effect me ovulating in October 1st? Or is it possible we get pregnant. Than...

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NDC Database

Loestrin 21 1/20 Oral Tablet by Teva Women's Health, Inc. ## Markings: b;977 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 51285-131-97

NDC Database

Loestrin 1/20 21 Day Pack by Teva Women's Health, Inc ## Markings: b;977 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 51285-079-97