Loestrin 24 Fe and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2009

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I'm on my first pack of Loestrin, and so far, I've had some serious cramps! Face is clear, mood swings are out of this world! The other day, I was so irritated with everything and everyone! I have had some breakthrough bleeding, but I have not gotten my period yet. I'm on the last week of pills! If these cramps don't go away and these mood swings don't stop, I have to get off this medication!"

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am only 16 and have taken this pill for 3 months and am FINALLY switching. While on the active (white pills), my periods lasted 13 days, which is more than twice as long as they lasted before going onto the pill. I experienced severe spotting throughout every single pack, as well as horrible cramping and mood swings."

• KRo...
• November 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 4 months and have not had any bad experiences. I have gained weight, but it is because I eat like a pig and don't exercise! I have some cramping around when I will get a period, but that's about it. My periods are VERY light and sometimes only a bit of spotting. Some breast tenderness and a bit of moodiness... but nothing that isn't manageable. I'm very happy with this one."

• Ste...
• September 29, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 7 months between 2011 and 2012. My doctor prescribed it as I have excessive cramping that makes me miss work due to such painful cramps I throw up. I was in the hospital once because I could not stop throwing up and needed an IV as I was so dehydrated. I also could not keep pain medication down, so cramps would not go away. I started taking this medication. I noticed my period getting less and less painful and heavy every month. Some months I would not get a period! My doctor said this was normal. Why did I stop taking it? I have no clue. I must have been deranged at the time. I am starting this medication again and WILL NOT quit until I am ready for a baby. It's not birth control, it's CRAMP CONTROL!"

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2011

For Acne "I'm 17, and I've been on this pill for a month now. I started taking it to help with horrible periods, and it made them feel worse. I've been on my period for a week and am having horrible cramps, gained weight, and am breaking out on my chin and around my mouth."

• Luc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 13, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control for over four years. I discontinued and started with the NuvaRing because of how much of a negative impact the Lolo had on my mood. I would have mood swings, ranging from anger to depression and suicidal thoughts. What’s even worse is that the hormones in it caused my pH to be off balance, so I was constantly either getting a yeast infection or BV EVERY MONTH. It was miserable! After speaking with my gyn, she recommended going on NuvaRing because it constantly gives you the same amount of estrogen and lessens the chance of you getting an infection because the hormones are constant-versus Lolo is always up and down with the hormones. Since switching, I haven’t gotten any more infections, my mood is “normal” again, and I haven’t experienced crazy back pain, cramps, etc., like I did with Lolo. I would recommend anyone try NuvaRing or another birth control that ISN’T Loestrin."

• Ver...
• July 28, 2010

"This is the first birth control I've ever been on, and so far I am very happy with it. I've been on it for going on 3 months, and at first, it was rough, but now things are great. The first week I was an emotional wreck! The second week I spotted for 9 days. The third week my attitude was back to normal, and I wasn't spotting. I haven't had headaches, I haven't gained weight anywhere other than my boobs, and I haven't had any cramps. And best of all, my periods that were normally 5-7 days are now 3 days! Other than biting my best friend's head off the first week I was on it, I am totally satisfied with this birth control!"

• jen...
• August 29, 2010

For Birth Control "I'm 16, I was on the Depo shot for 8 months but had crazy bleeding, switched to Loestrin. First 3 months were great, minimal bleeding/no periods. This is my 5th month, and I'm finally having periods (not complaining, takes the scare out of thinking I'm pregnant). I started to have horrible cramps, and I get super bloated about a week before I start. For the past week, I've been on the verge of crying every 5 minutes. I have CRAZY mood swings, and I've been slightly depressed. I can't handle it anymore, and I'm going to switch."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 17, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about 3 years now as birth control. I was on Yaz before this one and hated it. My periods were awful and cramps were really bad. Since I have switched, I have much lighter, if any, periods, and haven't gained any weight, but my breasts have gotten bigger (went from a 34C to a 34D). This definitely is a great pill if you want something that will decrease your period symptoms."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2010

For Birth Control "I'm 42 years old, and prior to taking Loestrin 24, I had one day of bad cramping with my period, which lasted 5 days. I started this pill after my period, and for 15 days, I bled, and it was the worst cramping in my life. Besides the weight I added in those 15 days that I had lost in the prior month, I was bloated, couldn't sleep through the night, and had terrible headaches."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 10, 2012

For Birth Control "I took Loestrin 24 Fe for five years and loved it! I had no weight gain, hardly any acne or mood swings, and absolutely no cramping. I started taking birth control because I was missing school due to cramps, so this was a significant benefit for me. The two problems are that I frequently missed periods, and that it was extremely expensive due to the absence of a generic."

• Sar...
• September 4, 2010

"I have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for almost 2 complete months. I'm fairly impressed. No weight gain, no mood swings, no breakouts; it is actually helping my skin, thank goodness! Very few cramps, breasts slightly fuller; but not sore or tender, slight increased appetite, and super light and short periods. My only concern is breakthrough bleeding was terrible the first month and a little in the early second month. But it's stopped for now, and I hope it doesn't come back! I would recommend it to anyone!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I do not recommend this pill. After being off birth control for 7 years, I wanted to go back on. My doctor prescribed it to me, saying 'most' people don't get their periods or many side effects at all. After one week of taking the first blue pills, the bleeding started. Not to mention the unbearable cramps and back pain. The mood swings, crying for no reason. Day 4 of bleeding today, and not only is it still there, but it has gotten even worse. I gave it a few days, but after this morning, I am NOT taking this pill anymore, and I don't even know if I'll go back on another after this horrible experience. Luckily, my insurance covered most of this, but STILL. Stopping halfway through the pack. DO NOT GO ON THIS PILL!"

• pcg...
• June 16, 2010

"I've been on Loestrin for only four days, and I'm okay with it so far. The first day I had cramps, a headache, nausea, and extreme fatigue. After that, on days 2 and 3, I just felt nauseated and not as bad fatigue. Day 4, the same as days 2 and 3. I'm hoping the nausea and fatigue will wear off, and the pill does its job. I realize it will take up to 3 months for these side effects to cease."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2010

"I was on Yaz for two years, and I had no problem with it, but my mom and gyno, who don't even know me, decided it caused mood changes for me and changed me to Loestrin 24 Fe. I've been taking it for two weeks, and it's horrible. I'm having cramps randomly throughout the month and light bleeding that is completely random, and I've been taking the pill every day at the same time. Before I started, I had completely finished my period. This is horrible, and I have noticed my acne getting a little worse, but I never connected it to the birth control until now. I need to go back to Yaz. I guess maybe if Yaz doesn't work for you, then this will."

• Don...
• October 10, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started this birth control, and it has been the worst experience. My periods were always regular on time, and I barely got cramps or back pain. On this pill, I have been getting really bad back pain and bad cramps to the point it wakes me up at night. I never spotted, and on this pill, I spot every two weeks, but this month it feels like a regular period... It's not convenient whatsoever. The only pro I could say is a bit larger breasts. That's it!"

• aly...
• June 28, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "I have been on Loestrin 24 for a little over a month, and I'm fairly happy with it. I just had my first period after switching from YAZ and am much happier with it. I have always had heavy periods with bad cramps, so I got started on YAZ to help. When it didn't (it actually got worse), my doctor switched me to Loestrin 24, and my period was really light, and I had almost no cramps at all. The only complaint I have is on YAZ I gained 7-10 lbs, and I was hoping after switching to another birth control I would lose those extra pounds, but so far it hasn't happened."

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "I'm on my second month of taking Loestrin, the first month was just fine, although I've had migraine headaches since taking this pill. Now, in my second month, I've had spotting, light breakthrough bleeding, and cramps on and off. My doctor told me to stick with it for another month. My periods are much lighter and fewer days, which is why I started taking this birth control pill to keep from becoming anemic again."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2010

"I have been taking Loestrin 24 for a year now, and have to say that it is amazing. I'd been through three birth control pills before this one, which all led to serious infections and had little effect on my extreme PMS symptoms. Since starting Loestrin, I have had shorter, lighter, predictable periods. To have one last for more than four days is rare, and I am able to continue my active lifestyle, which was inhibited by unbearable cramps that would keep me in bed for several days before. I have not experienced any weight gain as a side effect of this medication. However, I did, and continue to, notice a change in mood on my 'off' days, which can be best described as generally sad and down."

• Ohi...
• February 27, 2016

For Birth Control "For the first month, I had no issues with this pill. The second month, I started bleeding a week and a half before I was supposed to start my period and was emotional 24/7. The third pack I was on, I didn't bleed early, but I was still emotional. The fourth and fifth, which I'm currently on the fifth, I started bleeding a week and a half early again... I also have terrible cramps. I take the pill every morning, I never miss it... Will be switching birth controls after this pack."

• Bra...
• April 25, 2012

For Menstrual Disorders "I have never been on any other birth control apart from Loestrin. It's been about 6-7 years, and I absolutely love it. Very, very light to no periods at all, no cramps, no weight gain, everything was perfect. It has been just the past few months that I have experienced any problems. I have gained about 15 lbs since first taking this medicine, so I believe that is the cause of the change. I am now having cramps, heavier periods, and my skin is breaking out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for 8 years. Doctor switched me from Kariva to Lo Loestrin FE due to migraines with aura and extremely heavy periods/debilitating cramps. I am on week two of my second pack of Lo Loestrin. First month, fine and dandy although I did not get a period, and I fully expected one. I am now two weeks in on my second pack and have full-bore started my period unexpectedly (always makes a girl happy). Horrible cramps/back cramps/exhaustion. Lots of clots. Not sure what to do. Irritated that this happened especially when my doctor did this to help ease my periods, now I'm having it irregularly and not any better. Getting married in 4 months and this NEEDS to get under control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for 8 years. Doctor switched me from Kariva to Lo Loestrin FE due to migraines with aura and extremely heavy periods/debilitating cramps. I am on week two of my second pack of Lo Loestrin. First month, fine and dandy although I did not get a period, and I fully expected one. I am now two weeks in on my second pack and have full-bore started my period unexpectedly (always makes a girl happy). Horrible cramps/back cramps/exhaustion. Lots of clots. Not sure what to do. Irritated that this happened especially when my doctor did this to help ease my periods, now I'm having it irregularly and not any better. Getting married in 4 months and this NEEDS to get under control."

• Sen...
• July 22, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for two months now. I have had no ill side effects, no weight gain, spotting, acne, or hair loss. My sex drive has not changed and is still in healthy working order. I feel exactly the same on the pill as I did off of it. I did manage to lose about 3 pounds without a change to my diet or increased exercise. I also recently went to buy new bras since I went from a 36C to a close 36D, which I am attributing to the pill. My first period on the pill was crampy, although I did start my first pill pack after I had ovulated. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this pill."

• jef...
• October 2, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for 2 years. Great experience, love the size of the pills. I have 2 - 3 period days. Really minor cramps (when my period is about to come). The big difference is that my breasts grew a cup or so (I love it, since my breasts are small). No mood swings, appetite normal, no headaches or bad side effects. Definitely recommended."