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Posted at 1: 7 PM on Oct 24, 2009 by jeandell24, #45387
I'm 43 years old and had a baby 5 months ago. I decided to go back on the pill and have been doing a lot of research about the "right" pill. My gyno recommended Loestrin 24 FE because of the low hormones/less effects. I was scared to death to start this pill based on all of the horrible reviews I've been reading. So, I thought I'd report on my experience so far... It's been two weeks and so far so good. I haven't noticed anything dramatic so far. I will give it more time and see how it goes. Hopefully it continues working well. I have a feeling this pill is better for women in their 40's who are peri-menopausal. Maybe the estrogen is too low for the younger women, I don't know. I'll continue to post comments as I stay on the pill. I value these reviews, but remember, everyone's body is different. So far this is working for me but again, it's only 2 weeks. Hope you find thi helpful.
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Reply 19 days ago on Nov 03, 2009 by licjic, #24164

I really appreciate your comments.....the rest of these are freaking me out. I am 38 and have never taken bc before. No need, I can't conceive but my dr suggested loestrine due to my periods being horrendous. I have been on it for 3 weeks and I have felt 'flat' all the time. I was already on medicine for my depression but that seems to not be working. I am bloated and am hungry all the time.....today I started having horrifying cramps and spotting and by breasts are completely popping out and sore but I am trying to give it 3 months to see if everything evens out. My husband is going crazy cuz I have no libido whatsoever. I have always been on the low side of that but no it is zilch.

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