WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Loestrin and No Period

Re: Loestrin and No Period

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:19:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 12 Dec 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I have been on various forms of loestrin for almost two years. I have
>been taking loestrin 21 1.5/30 for over a year. Up until this month, I
>have had a very regular period since I started taking BC. I am now 7
>days late. I took 2 pills late this pack and I missed one.
>
>In addition to BC, my boyfriend and I also use the withdrawal method.
>However, I am still concerned I might be pregnant.
>
>It might be worth mentioning that I have noticed that my last few
>periods have been lighter and a shorter. If I am not pregnant, is it
>possible that I may need a higher dose of estrogen? Thanks.

Missing pills can be the problem.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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