August 14th
2008
7:24 AM
I have been off of it for 2 months now. I think that I am back to normal-at least mood and libido wise. I had a long very light period last week tho-it lasted 6 days, but after that-I've been able to actually enjoy sex.
On a dif note--from a different comment, while on Loestrin had 3 yeast infections in 5 weeks. I would have sex, get one, then have to take the med which was 30 bucks w/insurance-ridiculous. Then when it was safe to have sex again-it came back. I had to finally use the cream longer and prescription pills and my husband had to get checked-which he was less than thrilled for-but he was fine, it was all me. I think it was from the dryness and all the different lubricants I was using to attempt a normal sex life.
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August 12th
2008
5:35 PM
I have now finished my fourth month on Loestrin 24Fe. Still no period. Prior to being on it, I was on Seasonale--now, sure it's great not getting your period for 3 months, but that is another side effect page! Since switching to LoE24, for the first 2 months I had CRAZY mood swings and 6 out of the 8 signs of peri-menopause (I'm only 37). I did find out that Seasonale has a higher dosage of hormones and LoE 24 has less.
When I first switched, I LOVED the Loestrin--it made me feel so much more alive and like me again from the Seasonale. After two weeks, I started the "yogurt-like" discharge that went on for two months--no, not a yeast infection or anything, just weird hormonal stuff according to my doctor. After the two months, the discharge and the major mood swings went away all of a sudden, I was just fine one day and those symptoms have gone. Still, no period...it's been four months and 6 pregnancy tests. Now, I'm still a little moody but I'm not sure if it is pill related or frustration at not knowing what is wrong.
A girlfriend of mine loved this pill, so I guess everyone is different.
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April 19th
2008
12:10 PM
I've been taking this for 9 months now and I'm about to throw it out the window. The first couple of packs were tough to adjust to but I listened to my doctor and gave them a chance. For the past 4 months I have had breakthrough bleeding for 2 weeks before my period is supposed to start and then I have a 3 day period. I started taking this because I wanted some relief from my periods and wanted a shorter one. Breakthrough bleeding tho is not something I"m able to deal with much longer. Since they are right before my periods, I feel like instead of having shorter periods, I am having periods that are lasting 2-1/2 weeks. I'm not supposed to start my period for another week and a half, but I'm having some spotting and cramping like my period is going to start at any time. I hate this pill and I'm going to call my dr first thing Monday and see about a change.
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February 5th
2008
1:16 AM
ive been on L24 for about 5 months now...my main reasons for starting were 1. Prevent Pregnancy 2. Be Less Moody
i too experienced the heavy brown discharge for about a solid month in the beginning, my 2nd period was pretty normal flow and lasted about 4 days. my 3rd period was more like the brown discharge. my 4th was maybe 1 1/2 days...and this month i had no period..AHHH...i really can't be pregnant!! fortunately i feel a little better after reading these posts. i have had increased appetite and seem much more depressed that i used to be..i stopped the pack i was on three days ago...i just cant go with out having a period at all..that is my reassurance each month..
but from what some of you have said...not all pills are like this...i guess i will have to talk with my doctor about switching.
December 3th
2008
2:17 PM
ok, im on day 3 of the pill today. i have noticed this really really random mood swing/ i went form calm to all of a sudden bitchy and indifferent about anything. my boyfriend and i have gotten into a fight because of it. i really think its the pill but then again im not sure. but i feel like i want to cry for every little thing!
-- By bloodsen1 | Reply | Private Message mei hope this doesn't last. as for sex drive, its at an all time high. but i cant have sex yet considering im only on day 3
and im locked in my house until the seven days r up.
no headaches except for the second day (lasted a whole day!)
and no random bleeding. i'll keep posting
and im not indulging food to satisfy my completely non exsistant hunger (yet, tho i hope not).