Reviewer: SMB8120, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed Lo Loestrin to help with the mood swings I was having on other birth control. I was doing ok until the end of month 2. I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst pain in my uterus area that I have ever felt. At first, it felt kinda like I needed to use the bathroom (#2) but that didnâ??t change anything. When I was walking to the couch, I was in so much pain that my ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Lo Loestrin to help with the mood swings I was having on other birth control. I was doing ok until the end of month 2. I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst pain in my uterus area that I have ever felt. At first, it felt kinda like I needed to use the bathroom (#2) but that didnâ??t change anything. When I was walking to the couch, I was in so much pain that my legs became numb and I could feel them starting to buckle underneath me. I had to lay down on the couch so I wouldnâ??t pass out. I was white all over and I had to scream for my boyfriend to come to me. Heâ??s an ER nurse and immediately told me there was something wrong with me bc my heart rate was crazy and I was sweating all over. After about 15 mins of extreme pain and using a heating pad on high, the pain subsided like it was never there. I continued to have the pain every night for the next 5 days at the same time each night. I would not compare the pain to period cramps. It was more of a muscle spasm. I could feel it coming on and knew that I needed to get my heating pad ready so I could have it super hot by the time the pain reached its worst. Every episode only lasted about 15 mins and then I would be back to normal. After bleeding the whole 3rd month, I switched to a birth control with a little bit more hormones in it and have not had the pain since. Everyone has a different experience on this med, but I wanted to share my experience and I hope it is helpful for some.
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Reviewer: bxoxo, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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have been on before for a year and had absolutely no problems. it only made my breasts a little bigger. I didn't really get a period much at all that whole year. I had to switch but just recently switched back to lo Loestrin fe and im so happy to be back on it. highly recommend.

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have been on before for a year and had absolutely no problems. it only made my breasts a little bigger. I didn't really get a period much at all that whole year. I had to switch but just recently switched back to lo Loestrin fe and im so happy to be back on it. highly recommend.
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Reviewer: bcuser412, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took this pill for 4 months. I took it because i am sexually active and was going to college, where I became in a serious relationship. As for pregnancy this pill is incredibly effective and with reminders, i was able to usually take it on time. however, all of the sudden my 4th month on it i have terrible anxiety and signs of depression that are worse than i have ever felt before. i already hav ... Show Full Comment

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I took this pill for 4 months. I took it because i am sexually active and was going to college, where I became in a serious relationship. As for pregnancy this pill is incredibly effective and with reminders, i was able to usually take it on time. however, all of the sudden my 4th month on it i have terrible anxiety and signs of depression that are worse than i have ever felt before. i already have a history of mild anxiety and occasional panic attacks but they have never been this bad! i also have gained weight on this pill, but i have also always gained weight easily. i reccomend this pill for pregnancy prevention but if anxiety is a problem for you, it seems like many people experience a worsening of their symptons from this medicine. im terrified of ruining my relationship because of it. stopping me prescription right now.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I made the switch on my OB’s recommendation from Yaz. I gained 10 pounds. I got severely depressed. I never had acne before and suddenly I got cystic-like pimples all over. My face never fully clears up. The switch was awful. I would never recommend using this pill. The only positive was I had 2 day periods. But that doesn’t outweigh the fact I feel awful in my own skin. I am bloated all the time ... Show Full Comment

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I made the switch on my OB’s recommendation from Yaz. I gained 10 pounds. I got severely depressed. I never had acne before and suddenly I got cystic-like pimples all over. My face never fully clears up. The switch was awful. I would never recommend using this pill. The only positive was I had 2 day periods. But that doesn’t outweigh the fact I feel awful in my own skin. I am bloated all the time, went through awful periods of deep depression, and I have pimples all the time. Don’t take this without researching.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I took Loestrin and only had break through bleeding once. My periods were very light. However, since 1 in 100 women get pregnant on it I never fully trusted it. It was also irritating to take it at the same time every day. However, it did ease the pain from my endometriosis.

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I took Loestrin and only had break through bleeding once. My periods were very light. However, since 1 in 100 women get pregnant on it I never fully trusted it. It was also irritating to take it at the same time every day. However, it did ease the pain from my endometriosis.
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