February 26th
2008
9:56 PM
Well, I have been on this for a week now and remember why I wasn't a big fan about a year ago when I was first taking it. (I initially stopped because they were so expensive).
I am taking "junel", the generic version of Loestrin. I hate this. My forehead broke out within 3 days..it is gross and I feel like I am 17 (I'm 32). I am hungry often, feel bloated most of the day and have had a dull headache for at least the last 3-4 days intermittently. I also feel like my stomach is upset, kind of gurgling and that comes and goes throughout the day.
I plan to get the Mirena soon and these pills were an alternative to condoms for right now and I am ready to pitch them in the trash! I don't like how they make me feel at all. I WOULDN"T recommend this pill!!
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February 26th
2008
11:21 PM
Hey there ladies, I just started taking Loestrin 24. I am 41 yrs old. I have a history of endometriosis, with bleeding lasting for 10-12 days a month. I was at my wits end with the monthly pain. I was on the pill for many, many years. I went off it 6 years ago, I went through chemo for Hodgkins lymphoma, and wanted my body to run naturally no hormones no nothing. So here I am taking the pill again, and to my surprise, I have severe PMS!!! I never had it before, but the rage I have is just terrible. I know it is not me, but it scares me. I have breast tenderness, brown spotting too, sharp pains in my side, dull headache,acne, and yes the rage. My poor husband was chewing food next to me, I wanted to beat him,the noise errrrr. Cybil (lol)
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