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On LoEstrinFE, Continuous Bleeding On Stopping Pills. Losing Weight. Should I Change Contraceptive?

Hi, I have a question. I have been on LoEstrinFE for the past 2 or so years. However, my weight has shifted within the past few years. Currently I am in the process of losing weight and weigh roughly 158... I can't remember how much I weighed when I was first prescribed the medication. All of this to say, when I begin losing weight (and this has happened every time I've lost weight), if I miss a day of the pill, the next day, although I take two pills, I immediately begin bleeding and continue to do so for the rest of the month. I can literally be in the second week of the pack and have my period for 3 weeks when this happens. Should I ask my usual OB-GYN for a different possibly stronger prescription? Or possibly seek out an alternative form of contraceptives.
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
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Hi, it is not a common side effect of the drug, but it may be secondary to the some variation of the genital tract, or harmonal system, or anemia.
I advise you to consult your gynecologist for follow up, so that you may be checked in that line.
I advise you to take green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and proteine rich foods, to recover from the latent anemia. Thank you.
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On LoEstrinFE, Continuous Bleeding On Stopping Pills. Losing Weight. Should I Change Contraceptive?

Hi, it is not a common side effect of the drug, but it may be secondary to the some variation of the genital tract, or harmonal system, or anemia. I advise you to consult your gynecologist for follow up, so that you may be checked in that line. I advise you to take green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and proteine rich foods, to recover from the latent anemia. Thank you.