Loestrin

Deciding which type of birth control can be a long, confusing process. First of all, there are patches, pills, shots, internal devices and of course, condoms to name a few. None of which provide a guarantee against pregnancy. So, which do you choose? That all depends on the type of protection you want, how much convenience is necessary for you, and what side affects you are willing to gamble with.

If you have decided to go the pill route, the most commonly used form of birth control in the United States; there are many brands to choose from. One of the most promising is Loestrin, the pill that not only boasts that they have the lowest dose of hormones allowed by the FDA, but they also claim that it shortens your menstrual period to three days or less within 6 months. It will not stop you from having a period; it will just lessen the duration. Loestrin 24 Fe is made up of a combination of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which help prevent ovulation.

Loestrin birth control pills do have significant, non-serious side effects associated with it, as do most brands. Some of the most common side effects are headaches and dizziness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, breast tenderness, depression, bloating, weight gain, vaginal itching, acne, mood swings, decreased sex drive, fatigue and changes in blood sugar. Unfortunately, these common side effects are not exclusive to Loestrin fe; they are typical of many brands of birth control pills. If you are worried about the common side effects associated with the pill, you may want to consider another form of birth control. The serious risks associated with Loestrin are sudden numbness and weakness, sudden severe headaches associated with loss of balance and/or vision and speech problems, pain in the chest or shortness of breath, stomach pain, fever, jaundice, dark urine and clay colored stools.

If you want to learn more about Loestrin 24 checkout the Loestrin homepage, or check with your doctor for a pamphlet or brochure. If the cost associated with your birth control is a problem, ask your doctor or pharmacist for the generic for Loestrin pills, you will find it significantly cheaper. And like all birth control pills, you should tell your doctor about any medications you may be taking. Taking Loestrin fe with certain drugs, vitamins and supplements may make it less effective, which may result in pregnancy.