Lo-estrin, Breakthrough bleeding
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Lo-estrin, Breakthrough bleeding
| Tue, 06-15-2004 - 2:19pm |
Hi I'm new to this service. I've just started my 3rd week on the Lo-estrin generic substitute. I have had breakthrough bleeding and cramping for 7 days now, eventhough I've been consistent in taking the pill daily. This is becoming very frustrating, has anyone else experienced similar symptoms?

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I faithfully take microgesting fe 1/20 which is supposed to be the generic for Loestrin. I am in the middle of my third pack. When I first started taking the pill, I had breakthrough bleeding on my second week which lasted 7 days and I had no period during the sugar pills. On my second pack I had breakthrough bleeding during the third week and it ended the day before the sugar pills. I am now on my third pack and midway through my second week to now, which is into my third week I am experiencing breakthrough bleeding. I think that because the pill is low on estrogen this happens. It's not abnormal because I just saw my doctor on this on Tuesday (June 8) and she said that I may never get my period on the sugar pills and might always get it during the hormone pills. She was going to change the pill but I decided against it because I was barely getting over so many of the other side effects that I thought if this is all I have in the end, I can deal with it. If you can't, you may need to change your pill. Hope this helps some. The big side effect I am currently dealing with is depression on this pill. Hopefully it will clear up soon and I hope you don't have that. Good luck to you.
I took Loestrin 1.5/30 for about four years and didn't have any bleeding issues at all, but I had other problems (significant lack of estrogen) that caused me to stop taking it.
Good luck, I hope it works out!
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Good luck,
Jill
I was so relieved to read your post because now I know I'm not the only one experiencing breakthrough bleeding. I am also on Loestrin 1/20 (I'm taking the generic form Microgestin). I've been on it for three months. The first month I had breakthrough bleeding on the 2nd and 3rd weeks. Last month I got what I think is my period on the third week of active pills and no period (just very light spotting for two days) during my placebo week. This month I am on the third week of actives and I'm bleeding (this is my third day of week number three). We'll see what happens during the no-pill week.
I experience some emotional side effects (moody, depressed) but only before my period. My main concern is that I am not 100% protected. I've read on other threads that getting your period early may be a result of your pill not being strong enough. I don't mind getting my period a week early, but I do worry that what I'm taking might not be effective. Any advice?
Thank you!!
Nino
Ovulation suppression and endometrium management are two different functions of hormonal contraceptives. So, if you have been taking your pills correctly then even though you may be experiencing irregular bleeding you should still be protected. Thanks for stopping by.
Good luck,
Jill
Nino :)
Thanks for sharing this information. What were the first symptoms you noticed? Three periods in a month is a lot! I hope you feel better soon!
Nino
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