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How Safe Is Taking Lo Loestrin Fe For Perimenopause?

I am perimenopausal (49) and recently started taking Lo loestrin fe and liked how I felt. My doctor recently switched me to Lutera, but I have not been able to meet with him yet to find out how it compares to Lo loestrin fe - are dosages, ingredients the same/ different...
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

Both Loestrin and Lutera contain estrogen and progesterone. Loestrin contains even FE.

In our clinic, we prefer better Loestrin for perimenopause woman, due to a low dosage of estrogen and iron supplement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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General & Family Physician Dr. Olgeta Xhufka 's  Response
Hello,

Both Loestrin and Lutera contain estrogen and progesterone. Loestrin contains even FE.

In our clinic, we prefer better Loestrin for perimenopause woman, due to a low dosage of estrogen and iron supplement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

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How Safe Is Taking Lo Loestrin Fe For Perimenopause?

Hello, Both Loestrin and Lutera contain estrogen and progesterone. Loestrin contains even FE. In our clinic, we prefer better Loestrin for perimenopause woman, due to a low dosage of estrogen and iron supplement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician