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I started Loestrin 24 on 12/23/08 that was may last period. I ju...

Posted at 9:57 AM on Feb 20, 2009 by blueeyedmama, #39165
I started Loestrin 24 on 12/23/08 that was may last period. I just started my 3 pack (I have 6 more) and after reading all these entries and seeing what you all are experiencing and comparing it to me. I am wondering what I should do. My story is comparable to some of yours. I am a SAHM to 2 children (2 yr and 9m) I was previously on BC before that, I started again after 3 yrs. I explained to my Doc that with previous pills, I hated mood swings, lack of sex drive, and being temper mental. He said that Loestrin 24 had the least about of chances for this to happen. So I agreed. I started it and since then I have had only 6 days of spotting (light only 1 "sighting" of blood per day). 3 of the days were a week after I started the pill. The other 3 were mid Jan. I called my doctor and the nurse did not seem to be bothered by it. "Its normal not to have a period on the pill". Based on what I have read "shorter and lighter period" are normal not missing one +. Now reading all these other stories, moody swings, not feeling like yourself, snapping at people for no reason, cry fits, temper mental, and lack of sex drive. It made me start thinking about my last 3 months. I will have to agree that it all seems to fit my situation and what has been going on with me. So here I am thinking, WHAT DO I DO? Do I continue and see what happens or do I stop? I know thats for me to decide, but reading "your" stories is very unnerving. Has anyone missed/skipped periods while being on Loestrin 24?
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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 20, 2009 by monikaz, #17263

yes i didnt get couple perriods on it, but dont remember how i felt, i thing that loestrin was not so bad for me tho, but i dont want to risk it again

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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 21, 2009 by oldenoughtoknowbetter, #17293

I have zero sex drive as well. Quit this pill, find something that works for you. Also, stay away from anything triphasic if you are sensitive to hormones. I have had many of the symptoms you describe, the best pills for me were Desogen and Modicon (Neocon generic)...very rarely presicribed but worth asking for.

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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 21, 2009 by veracity, #17329

I was put on Loestrin 24 Fe because I became a monster the last time I tried birth control. That's the specific reason I was on Fe. I've been on a period for about a week and I can't wait to get off. It's heavy bleeding, and after about 3 days with the pill I stopped. It might be stupid but the bleedings gotten a little lighter. It was in the middle of the white pills I started bleeding. Way too much, like I'd skipped about 4 months and making up time for it.

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