Wow - so many of you with the same symptoms and side-effects I'm ...

Hi Nattums,

I feel your pain and agony as I read your story regarding Loestrin 24FE product.

I was one who suffered for many years with very heavy periods and cramping that will make you wish for death. I later developed a small fibroid. Unfortunately, when I thought it couldn't get any worse - the heavy bleeding came with large blood clots. I, like you, began to allow my emotions to get the better of me. I was never a crier. I began to cry at the drop of a hat as they say. I was depressed. I am a Scorpio and if you know anything about most of us - sex is our lives. My libido did not decrease, but anxiety did sneak in... heart palpitations... etc. I decided I was NOT going to allow myself to remain in such an uncomfortable state. I immediately controlled the crying. I got a grip on my emotions by doing things and surrounding myself with things and people that make me feel happy. I changed my gynecologists. My new GYN doctor was very thorough, easily understood and share several options. I was ready to just stop my periods all together since I do not plan on having anymore children. He suggested I tried the 'birth control' first if I wish and see if it assist with controlling my periods. I started the Loestrin in October. The second week of the first pack, my period came early for that entire week. I had cramping. It ceased exactly at end of week. The third week was brown spotting. The fourth week nothing. The next pack of Loestrin. The first week fine. The second week, no period, but brown spotting and some minor aches and pains throughout the body. The third week the okay. Fourth week period, but surprisingly light. And, I did not have bad cramps. They were slight. I have notice slight changes like, arm pain, leg pain / cramping, but I am not sure if it is related to the Loestrin. I am going to try my third package and monitor all symptoms very closely. So far, it appears the Loestrin is starting to work. I wish all the women well and please research the symptoms associated with this new pill. It is a bummer women must go through so much, but it is what it is. Don't let it control your life even though at times I know that seems almost impossible not to. Change your way of thinking - totally when it comes to such a situation. Stay focus on being better - not, the problem at hand. Don't get too frustrated - just get on the ball with getting the help that's best for you. Best wishes and a healthy happy new year.

KP of NYC

I have come to the conclusion that everyone's body is different. I was on Yasmin for about 2 years and then switched to Loestrin 24 for no reason at all. I notice I am really anxious (which i guess I always have been), but I notice I am sooooooo BLOATED. I wake up with bubbles in my stomache, but not gas, basically gas without letting it out. I could miss breakfast and lunch and still be bloated, because I started thinking I was eatting too much, but that has nothing to do with it. I feel a lot bigger than I ever did, I feel fatter in my neck and stomache. I have not weighed myself, because I do not have a scale, I don't even want to. I noticed my ankles looked really swollen last night and I have been having trouble sleeping (but that too has always kind of been a problem, but worse now). I have always had slight depression on both Yasmin and Loestrin. I think I might switch back to Yasmin, but at this point I am wondering if sex is even worth it at all!!!!!!!!! Sucks to be a FEMALE!!!!!!!!!!!

I have come to the conclusion that everyone's body is different. I was on Yasmin for about 2 years and then switched to Loestrin 24 for no reason at all. I notice I am really anxious (which i guess I always have been), but I notice I am sooooooo BLOATED. I wake up with bubbles in my stomache, but not gas, basically gas without letting it out. I could miss breakfast and lunch and still be bloated, because I started thinking I was eatting too much, but that has nothing to do with it. I feel a lot bigger than I ever did, I feel fatter in my neck and stomache. I have not weighed myself, because I do not have a scale, I don't even want to. I noticed my ankles looked really swollen last night and I have been having trouble sleeping (but that too has always kind of been a problem, but worse now). I have always had slight depression on both Yasmin and Loestrin. I think I might switch back to Yasmin, but at this point I am wondering if sex is even worth it at all!!!!!!!!! Sucks to be a FEMALE!!!!!!!!!!!

Due to the Loestrin24Fe product. I have had leg pain, constant bloating, bubbles in my stomach, increase of depressed feelings, and head aches. And a little gas. I dont understand why woman have to go through all this just to have sex. luckily my sex drive has stayed the same. I am considering switching birth control. I constantly feel sick on this one.