http://www.medications.co.uk/se/Femcon+FE Recent side effects for Femcon FE Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:24:49 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33625 i will be starting femcon fe as soon as my next period comes..and from a lot of peoples postings im getting really nervous about this pill. i have an irregular flow. my period last for 9 days and sometimes comes twice a month..my OBGYN said that it will he http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33625 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:49:22 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33604 I have no side effects with this pill. It's regulated my period after years of it being sporadic, made them extremely lighter and hardly any cramping, which was also an issue. I honestly think the people who are having issues with this pill need to either http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33604 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:18:14 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33563 I just started my third week on Femcom and I only have one side effect. Tender breast. EXTREMELY tender breast! They hurt so bad that I feel like I've been getting purple-nurples everyday for a month! I asked my doctor to give me something for my hormones http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33563 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:58:44 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33541 Well I have now been taking Femcon Fe for 5 days and my body has been going through some pretty weird changes. I started on the first day of my period, and my bleeding was regulated the first two days. The third day I did not bleed at all, and the fourth d http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33541 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:06:53 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33531 I HATE FEMCON!!!!! FEM-GONE!!!!!!!!! AND ON TO NEW BIRTH CONTROLS! WHO'S WITH ME?! FEM-GONE! FEM-GONE! FEM-GONE!!!!!!!!!! http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33531 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:17:35 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33465 I started taking Femcon Fe in July right after i gave birth to my firstborn. Had never been on birth control ever. And the only side effect that im feeling is the fact that i have had 3 periods in 4 weeks. Im pretty pissed seeing as how i just stop my post http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33465 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:30:04 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33427 omg femcon has the craziest side effects it makes me type in extremely long run on sentences with no punctuation or capitalization thank god i am on birth control because i don't need to reproduce http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33427 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:19:52 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33392 I started to take femcon in November of last year and ever since then i have been through nothing but hell i have been sick and in a lot of pain most of the time i never wanna do anything when i take it last month i didn't take it and i felt sick a little http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33392 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:13:45 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33334 I have extreme problems with my menstrual cycle.. I bleed for months at a time... i have been bleeding for about 7 months now and my gyno gave me Femcon Fe.I have been on Yasmin before and it did not help regulate my menstrual cycle at all. I actually gain http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33334 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:06:23 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33287 Hi Ive been on Femcon FE for one month now. I am 20, 5'1'' and weigh 100 lbs. I have not gained any weight at all, nor experienced any nausea. The first 2 weeks I felt like I had some mood swings, the third week I broke out in horrible acne... However, my http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33287 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:41:55 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33237 I started taking Femcon about 3 months ago b/c my other bc was making me spot. Well I have not had any trouble except that I do not have a period anymore! Which scared me b/c my DR. did not tell me this would happen. Personally, I would rather have my p http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33237 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:08:35 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33161 I am on Femcon FE and am not too sure what to think of it. My boobs got bigger, which yes they hurt constantly, but bigger boobs is worth it to me. haha But other then that, i originally got put on this for my iron deficiency and the fact that i could not http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33161 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:21:37 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33103 I am on my 3rd week for Femcon FE and so far everything has been fine. I haven't experienced any of the side effects. Its weird because I was anticipating everything that I read on this site. I'm actually relieved that it has been good for me so far but I http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33103 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:44:46 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33074 I am on my second week of taking Femcon and I am nauseous all day. It seems to get worse after I eat, and I have lost my appetite. My acid reflux has gotten 5x worse than it usually is. I was given free samples from my doctor for my PCOS, but I'm going b http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33074 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:16:37 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33028 I started taking Femcon Fe 3 weeks ago and at first I had all the side effects that are talked about in the other posting, but I started taking it at night before I go to sleep and it has helped... It seems like i'm sleeping through the side effects. Well http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33028 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:25:40 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33014 The best thing about this pill is it was free from my gyno(because I have no insurance) and it gave me bigger breasts.The bad thing is I don't want to have sex,Im tired and bummed out all the time- very strange -these symptoms are so not me.My boyfriend re http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33014 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:03:34 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32991 I've been on this for just over a week and am calling my gyno first thing Monday morning. She put me on it due to PCOS and an extremely heavy period that has lasted 4 months. It has since stopped since I've been taking these (three a day for three days, tw http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32991 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:07:46 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32986 I work in an OB/GYN office & feel dumb since I am just now figuring out why my face is a wreck & I'm a ***** I definitely think it could be this pill...I have been taking it for a couple years I guess. I think it works well for light, short periods, but I http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32986 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:33:26 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32982 Hi, The reason for me taking Femcon is a little different from the reasons I've read on this website. My OBGYN prescribed them to me because I was experiencing some menopause symptoms. I had skipped a period and the following month it lasted more tha http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32982 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:37:41 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32961 i was giving the "free sample" packet of Femcon Fe by my ob-gyn to help with the irregularities of my periods due to PCOS.from day one its been a major pain!a headache and insane nausea!it was awful...and this trend continued non stop through the entire 3 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32961 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:09:24 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32908 I understand what all of you ladies are going through. I myself started taking Femcon a week and a half ago, starting the packet the first day of my period. I haven't been on birth control pills before and I am 26 years old. My breast are extremely swollen http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32908 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:04:16 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32896 Wow, am I glad I came to this site! I've been reading these posts for almost an hour now and I feel relieved! I am on my second pack of Femcon and hopefully my last! I've had a lot of success with Low-ogestrel for several years but my gyn. gave me samples http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32896 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:25:11 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32880 I started femcon 3 weeks ago and have already stopped. On my second week, my boobs became extremely tender and enlarged comparable to when I was pregnant. On the third week, I broke out with severe acne, and I have never had more than two pimples on my fac http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32880 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:14:15 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32833 I started Femcon back in October after having my second child. I had been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for years before that and never had a problem with that, but my doctor wanted me to "try something new". Trying something new actually translated to having brea http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32833 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:43:59 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32818 I have 3 white pills left and can't wait to switch brands! Since beginning, I have had non-stop headaches, breakthrough bleeding, and severe mood swings. Mood swings really doesn't describe it though. More like adult angry temper tantrums. This has nev http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32818 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:12 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32701 i am so grateful i found this site. i thought i was losing my mind since starting the pill . the side effects as you all already know are awful. i started the pills in march and now it is june and i feel and look so much bigger not only the weight gain but http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32701 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:07:42 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32692 Here's how this pill works...take pill, get the worst acne in the history of mankind, no one wants to sleep with you, voila!-no chance to get pregnant. Seriously, this pill is a nightmare. It's possible that if you wait 3 months the side effects will go aw http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32692 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:30:16 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32690 I've been on the pill for 4 days, and the only side effect that has hit me is mood swings. I'm constantly crying over things that don't deserve the tears. Other than the mood swings, the pill has been treating me fairly. I spoke to my doctor before startin http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32690 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:16:52 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32684 This is pill is terrible or is not right for me. Been on it for about a month and I have had a discharge, itchiness, headaches, nausea and now I am seeing pimples all over my face. I am so glad to find this website...I will keep you posted with my prog http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32684 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:08:09 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32662 I have been on FEMCON FE for almost a year and have had no problems. It has given me shorter periods. (3 days- very light) and even though it cost a pretty penny each month, it is worth it. This was my first time ever on BC Pills and not once did i ever http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32662 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:39:36 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32660 I just started Femcon on Sunday so today is my 3rd day and so far its been ok...after i saw this sight it made me want to stop right away, but i think ill give it a shot. But ill definitely keep you guys updated on my status as I go through this process. T http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32660 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:46:48 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32657 honestly i thought i was freaking crazy! this is not the right pill for me. I have had the worst mood swings every and i only started taking the pill 2 weeks ago, this is my last week - EVER! I'm dropping femcon like a bad habit. i have been bleeding since http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32657 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:13:28 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32591 i have been on Femcon FE for about 10 days and I am stopping it now. I have been having a headache everyday, upset stomach, tired all the time, mood swings. I have been also bleeding the whole time I was on the pill. Thank god for this website with all http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32591 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:03:22 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32586 Wow, i am so intrigued that i found this website. I just started taking femcon FE. I just started my brown pills yesterday. I just had a baby girl in May. The past few weeks have been horrible for me and now im wondering if it has to do with this pill. I h http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32586 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:48:00 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32469 Say no to Femcon Fe! I've been on birth control for years, and have not had any problems with any brand I've used. I started this pill a month ago, and have gained 10 pounds in 1 month! I weighed 109 when I went into the doctor, and now I weigh 119! This i http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32469 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:32:40 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32427 i absolutely hate this pill. i have only been on it for a couple of days and i feel like im going to die! my breasts are not tender but i constantly have headaches, diarrhea and vomit all the time. I hate it but then again im not gonna say its the worst pi http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32427 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:09:31 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32425 I have been taking Femcon FE for one month. I am on my inactive week and I have had breakthrough bleeding during week 2 and week 3 and now I am bleeding extremely heavy. I used a super kotex tampon AND an always super overnight pad as a backup and bled thr http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32425 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:56:12 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32406 This is my third month on femcon and i am switching its the worst pill i have been on. I was on ortho tri cyclen lo for years and no problems due to insurance i had to change. this pil keeps my legs and ankle swollen it makes me look like i have elephant http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32406 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:07:29 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32395 I have been taking Femcon for about a week now and about 1 to 2 hours after I take it, I have the most severe mood swings ever. I take it about 8pm, the same time I have taken other pills, and I find myself every night crying and then fall asleep due to t http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32395 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:21:25 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32381 I started this BC as a means to control irregular periods (I was having them every 2 weeks), and although these pills seemed to control that problem , I can tell you it is NOT worth it! I was SO nauseated the first 2 weeks, and after almost one pack, I hav http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32381 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:38:56 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32342 I wish I had found this site before taking my first dose of Femcon. I had been on Loestrin, and then Loestrin 24 for years. The only side effect was a severe migraine 10 out of 12 months of the year. All of my friends that take BC recommended YAZ-what a http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32342 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:09:27 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32280 Ive been on this for a little while..so far its ok! I got on here to check for a cheaper BC and I found this site and figured id read up..i Dont have many of these symptoms. Ive always had weird periods..so that doesn't bother me. My doctor advised me that http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32280 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:27:30 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32268 I am on my first month of taking this pill. I am on the last brown pills I only have two brown pills left and no period, despite the fact that I am sexually active I just do not think I am preg. we use condoms EVERY time and also pull out while using condo http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32268 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:11:50 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32086 I was prescribed this BC by a physician and after reading all the posts I am really skeptical about taking them. I am a 39 yr old that only wishes to manipulate my period so that it will not appear during my vacation next month. Does anyone have any sugg http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32086 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:58:56 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31988 I was recently on Yasmin and have been for a long time, with every birth control pill i take i experience horrible breakthrough bleeding. So my doctor switched me to Femcon FE. The last one he switched me to was Loestrin 24 which was horrible i had every http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31988 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:21:06 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31955 Ugh. I'm so glad I found this list and that everyone has been so candid!!! I am in my 2nd pack of Femcon and the symptoms are only getting worse. Toward the end of the first week I began spotting and did so on and off for 2 weeks. When I took the brow http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31955 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:19:17 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31931 I have been on BC for about 4 years and was last on Ortho. So when I told my GYN I wanted to be back on BC, she said that FEMCON FE was just like Ortho and to take it the exact time everyday. I found it strange that she told me that I had to take it the http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31931 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:03:20 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31928 Thank God I found this website!!! I am completly at my wits ends and now I realize it's the damn pill!!! 3 months ago I came off using Nuvaring because I'd only used it for 2 months when I started bleeding and never stopped! Nuvaring was great for not havi http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31928 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:30:28 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31920 I was on Alesse for about 10 months, which was great, I had no problems with it, but I wasn't having a period. I wanted to have one for reassurance, so my doctor switched me to Desogen. The Desogen was fine for about 10 months, then I started with breakt http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31920 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:01:05 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31885 THANK YOU EVERYONE!! I am sooo glad that I read all your posts, because I was so confused about taking this pill. I have been diagnosed with PCOS, and I have been told to take Provera, but then told that my acne and hair growth won't be under control by Pr http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/31885