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switch to the pill with the 3-day period*
If you are currently on the Pill, first
call your healthcare provider to see if Loestrin® 24 Fe is right
for you. She or he may want to see you before changing your
prescription. If your healthcare provider thinks that Loestrin® 24
Fe is right for you, the prescription can be called in that day and
you can get effective birth control and a short period that lasts, on
average, less than 3 days.*
 not on the Pill? want a 3-day period?
If you're not currently taking an oral
contraceptive, but would like a birth control pill with a short
period, call your healthcare provider for an appointment about
starting on Loestrin® 24 Fe.
Loestrin® 24 Fe, like all oral
contraceptives, is available only with a prescription. First talk with
your healthcare provider about your birth control options. If together
you determine that the Pill is right for you, ask about THE PILL WITH
A 3-DAY PERIOD: Loestrin® 24 Fe. Your healthcare provider can
write or call in a prescription for Loestrin® 24 Fe that same day
and you can get effective birth control and a short period that lasts,
on average, less than 3 days.
starting Loestrin® 24 Fe
Before you start taking Loestrin® 24
Fe, be sure to read these directions and the instructions included
with your pill pack.
You have a choice of which day to start
taking your first pack of Loestrin® 24 Fe. Decide with your
healthcare provider which is the best day for you. Pick a time of day
that will be easy to remember.
Note: Starting on a Sunday may result in your period falling on a weekend. If this is a concern, ask your healthcare provider for advice on the best day to start in order to avoid the possibility.
what do I do if I miss a pill?
what to do if you miss 1 white pill
what to do if you miss 2 white pills in a row in week 1 or week 2 of your pack
Note: You could become pregnant if you have sex during the first 7 days after restarting
your pills. You must use back-up birth control, such as
condoms or sermicide, for those 7 days.
what to do if you miss 2 white pills in a row in week 3 or week 4
Note: You could become pregnant if you have sex during the first 7 days after restarting
your pills. You must use back-up birth control, such as
condoms or sermicide, for those 7 days.
You might not have your period for that month but this is not unexpected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor because you may be pregnant. what to do if you miss 3 or more white pills in a row at any time
Note: You could become pregnant if you have sex on the
days when you missed pills or during the first 7 days after restarting
your pills. You must use back-up birth control, such as
condoms or spermicide, for those 7 days after you restart your pills.
You might not have your period for that month but this is not unexpected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor because you may be pregnant. what to do if you forget any of the brown "reminder" pills
general points to remember
pregnancy after the Pill
There may be some delay in becoming
pregnant after you stop using oral contraceptives, especially if you
had irregular menstrual cycles before you started them. It may be
advisable to postpone conception until you begin menstruating
regularly after you've stopped taking the Pill.
There does not appear to be any increase
in birth defects in newborn babies when pregnancy occurs soon after
stopping the Pill.
* In a clinical trial, on average, women
taking Loestrin® 24 Fe had a period that lasted less than 3 days
by cycle 6.
Important
Safety Information about Loestrin® 24 Fe: Oral contraceptives are not for
everybody. Most side effects of the Pill are not serious and those that
are, occur infrequently. Serious risks, which can be life threatening,
include blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks, and are increased if you
smoke cigarettes. Cigarette
smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects,
especially if you're over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives should
not smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have
or have had blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or
stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not
protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
For further safety and other information please see the Patient Prescribing Information.
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