Does Lo Loestrin have a weight limit?

Does Lo Loestrin have a weight limit?

Lo Loestrin Fe has established efficacy among patients aged 18 to 35 years with BMI ≤35 kg/m2 (89-260 lb, with a mean weight of 150 lb).

Does loestrin 1/20 cause weight gain?

Does Loestrin Fe 1/20 make you gain weight? Like most modern birth control pills, Loestrin Fe 1/20 lacks estrogen levels that are high enough to cause weight gain. Abundant recent evidence shows that there is no causal link between modern birth control and weight gain (aside from the shot, Depo Provera).

What are the side effects of Loestrin?

Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.

Can you skip the white pills on Lo Loestrin?

Yup, it’s totally fine to skip the non-hormonal pills (aka placebo pills or reminder pills) in your pill pack. The non-hormonal pills are just there to help you remember to take your pill every day and start your next pack on time.

Can you be too overweight for the pill?

Are you overweight? Your weight will not affect most types of contraception, and most contraception will not make you put on weight.

Does loestrin clear acne?

Does Lo Loestrin Fe Cause Acne? It’s true that the hormones in Lo Loestrin Fe can negatively impact your skin, but it’s actually pretty likely that it can help with any acne problems you have. In fact, dermatologists have historically prescribed birth control pills to young women just for the purpose of fighting acne.

Which loestrin is best?

For Birth Control: “Loestrin Fe 1/20 is the best birth control pill I’ve tried. I was able to skip my periods (not take the placebo pills) and that made me not have any more PMS headaches. No depression or irritable moods like I has on Ortho Tri Cyclen.

Does loestrin make you emotional?

In a clinical study, about 4% of women reported changes in weight and 2% reported anxiety or depression when taking Lo Loestrin Fe.