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Experiencing Constipation After Having Lo Loestrin. Problem Persist Even After Having Prune Juice And More Fiber
Hi. So almost two months ago I began taking Lo Loestrin fe because I need a low-hormone birth control. However, after a few weeks I started experiencing constipation. Now, I am drinking more water and prune juice and have increased my fiber intake. I am still having infrequent bowel movements and recently, do not even have the urge to go. If it's been three days, I take a laxative because I know I should be going (before this, I had a bowel movement everyday).
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I appreciate your concern. Loestrin fe may not be the cause for your constipation.as usual side efeects reported by Loestrin Fe users were headache, vaginal infections, and upper respiratory infection.your efforts to get rid of constipation are in right path .add more fiber and fluids to your diet .use lactcitol monohydrate fibers available in market .feel free to ask more
I appreciate your concern. Loestrin fe may not be the cause for your constipation.as usual side efeects reported by Loestrin Fe users were headache, vaginal infections, and upper respiratory infection.your efforts to get rid of constipation are in right path .add more fiber and fluids to your diet .use lactcitol monohydrate fibers available in market .feel free to ask more
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