Can you get pregnant on loestrin?

Can you get pregnant on loestrin?

The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant. Based on the results of one clinical study, about 2 to 4 out of 100 women may get pregnant during the first year they use Lo Loestrin Fe.

How long does it take for Lo Loestrin Fe to be effective?

For the first cycle of use only, use an additional form of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy until the medication has enough time to work. If you start on the first day of your period, you do not need to use back-up birth control the first week.

Can I start Lo Loestrin Fe anytime?

You can start taking birth control pills as soon as you get them — any day of the week, and anytime during your menstrual cycle. But when you’ll be protected from pregnancy depends on when you start and the kind of pill you’re using. You may need to use a backup birth control method (like condoms) for up to 7 days.

Can you get pregnant the first week of starting birth control?

Yes. When you’re on the pill, it’s okay to have sex anytime, even during your period week — the week when you don’t take the pill or take placebo pills instead. As long as you’ve been taking your pill every day and starting your pill packs on time, you’re protected from pregnancy even during that off week.

Will I get pregnant if I take the pill perfectly?

Birth control pills are considered effective, but not foolproof. They’re about 99% effective when you take them correctly. But that’s if you take them perfectly, meaning at the same time each and every day. If you don’t, your odds of becoming pregnant go up to 9%.

Can I skip the white and brown pills in Lo Loestrin Fe?

If you miss a reminder pill (brown pill) during the 7 day cycle it will have no effect, just skip it and continue with the rest of the pack until empty.

Is it normal to not get a period on Lo Loestrin Fe?

It’s not uncommon to miss a period while on birth control pills. In a clinical study, about half of women missed a period after their first year (cycle 13) on Lo Loestrin Fe.

How do you know if you are pregnant while on the pill?

Women who get pregnant while using birth control may notice the following signs and symptoms: a missed period. implantation spotting or bleeding. tenderness or other changes in the breasts.

Does the brown pill start your period?

The placebo pills are there to mimic the natural menstrual cycle, but there is no real medical need for them. People usually get their period while taking the placebo pills because the body reacts to the drop in hormone levels by shedding the uterine lining.