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Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill side effects

2.8

8 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

50% somewhat negative

Bleeds

50% stopped periods

Sex drive

50% lost sex drive

Weight

38% no impact

Skin

50% improved skin

Cycle return

100% in 12-18 months

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Vaginal dryness

50% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

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Headaches

50% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

3

Migraines

38% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported migraines

4

Breast enlargement

38% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

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Tender breasts

38% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 25% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported dizziness

  • 25% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

  • 13% of Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill reviewers reported high blood pressure


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Vaginal dryness (50%)
  • Headaches (50%)
  • Migraines (38%)
  • Breast enlargement (38%)
  • Tender breasts (38%)
  • Lower back pain (38%)
  • Dizziness (25%)
  • Sweating more than usual (25%)
  • High blood pressure (13%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (0%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Vaginal discharge (0%)
  • Migraine with aura (0%)
  • Body hair getting darker (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • Period like cramps (0%)
  • Hair loss (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

Reviews

2.8

8 reviews

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Dec 24

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

I was on it for 4 ish years and really loved that I got no period on it and I feel it helped my PMDD - however I did get breakthrough bleeding towards the end and am switching to a different birth control

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Somewhat positive mood

2 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  8th Jul 24

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

at first i experienced a lot of anxiety and mood swings but after a few years seemed to die down. Weight gain and libido have been the really only symptoms I have experienced. Have not had a period the whole time.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Apr 24

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

While taking this pill I have a great number of headaches since taking it. I also find myself going into depression. Thinking about a lot of negativities things. I also don't have a sex drive. The plus side about taking this pill, I have clearer skin.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Mar 24

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

I enjoy this birth control but the constipation part sucks


Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Jan 24

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

I was excited about the low dose option for this birth control, but I was disappointed. I had frequent, long periods in the middle of packs and I have developed severe hormonal acne. I did not feel that my libido increased enough to make the low dose worth it.


Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Dec 23

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

After getting the IUD removed, I decided to go on Lolo and it was 1 year of misery! At first, it was nice not having a period and my breasts becoming enlarged, but with those 2 positives came a lot of negatives for this birth control. I suffered from depression (my thoughts would race all day and night, sometimes I would just cry out of no where and I couldn't understand why I was crying or upset), anxiety got 10x worse than what it was, I was always on edge and very negative towards everything, I lost my drive to do anything, headaches almost everyday to the point I was sick to my stomach. I decided a year later to take myself off of them. I have only been off them a few days now so I can't say how I will feel within the next few weeks | months.


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Oct 23

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

It was fine at first, but then 3 weeks in I started feeling symptoms of depression. I felt sad and like I wanted to cry all of the time, which was unusual. It was hard for me to stay motivated, keep up with basic hygiene and getting out of bed in the morning. I stopped taking this pill and the symptoms completely went away for me! I ended up switching to a Mirena IUD and it was a great decision!


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Sep 23

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

it’s fine, I got back in it after being on a higher hormonal dosage then going off — and it’s definitely helped my acne. But I do feel really bloated and eh


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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