How to Use Loestrin 1/20
<h2>How to Use Loestrin 1/20</h2>
Loestrin 1/20 is super easy to use.
Simply take one pill every day, at the same time each day. Most women find that taking Loestrin 1/20 before bedtime or with your largest meal of the day helps reduce nausea and other side effects. It is recommended to take your first active pill the first Sunday after your period begins.
After taking 21 days of active pills, you’ll switch to 7 inactive pills. These are reminder pills with no hormones that exist to keep you in the habit of taking your pill every day. These 7 tablets do have ferrous fumarate to prevent anemia from the blood loss with monthly bleeds.
If you do miss one active pill , take two pills as soon as you remember. Then, continue to take one active pill for the rest of the pill pack. If you miss two active pills in a row take two pills per day for two days. However, if you miss three active pills in a row, do not take the missed pills. Instead you should use a backup contraception method for at least 7 days. Note that you may experience some breakthrough bleeding or spotting if you miss three pills in a row.
Remember that Loestrin 1/20 and other hormone based birth control cannot be used to prevent HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. In order to prevent STDs, always use condoms when having sexual intercourse.
Loestrin 1/20 Dosage
<h2>Loestrin 1/20 Dosage</h2>
Loestrin 1/20 uses a combination of two hormones estrogen (Ethinyl Estradiol, 0.02 mg) and progestin (Norgestimate Acetate 1mg) to make your body think it’s pregnant in order to prevent a real pregnancy.
Loestrin 1/20 Side Effects
<h2>Loestrin 1/20 Side Effects</h2>
The risks are very low, but some women have experienced unwanted side effects when taking Loestrin 1/20.
Minor ones include breast tenderness, headaches, nausea, and slightly elevated blood pressure or <a href=”https://obgyn.coloradowomenshealth.com/health-info/birth-control/medical-conditions-birth-control/diabetes”>blood sugar levels</a>. Women who are breastfeeding should not take Loestrin 1/20 because it may decrease breast milk production.
Positive side effects are also a possibility, too — reduced acne, lighter bleeds, and fewer <a href=”https://www.pandiahealth.com/resources/mood-swings-hormones-birth-control-what-to-know/”>mood swings</a> are fairly common.
The chances of serious side effects are extremely unlikely, but some cases have been documented, such as blood clots in the head (a severe new headache, causing double vision, or stroke), blood clots in the chest causing severe shortness of breath, <a href=”https://www.pandiahealth.com/resources/birth-control-blood-clots/”>blood clots</a> in the abdomen (causing abdominal pain), blood clots in the leg causing leg swelling and pain.
These may sound scary, but remember — they’re very rare. The risk is about 3-6 women out of 10,000 per year using the medication might get a blood clot.
Loestrin 1/20 Warnings
<h2>Loestrin 1/20 Warnings</h2>
Do NOT take this medication if:
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<li>You currently have or have had any of these health problems: blood clots, blood clotting problem, breast cancer, uterine cancer, heart attack, stroke, heart disease, chest pain, high blood pressure, liver disease, liver tumor, migraine with aura, or diabetes with neuropathy or any diabetic complications</li>
<li>You are allergic to ethinyl estradiol</li>
<li>You are taking ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir (with or without dasabuvir)</li>
<li>You are pregnant or may be pregnant</li>
<li>You are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed</li>
</ul>
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