Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects

What is Loestrin 24 Fe?

Loestrin 24 Fe is a powerful oral birth control pill that works primarily by controlling the process of ovulation. Unlike other birth control pills that contain 21 active and 7 inactive tablets, Loestrin 24 Fe contains 4 iron tablets and 24 tablets which are comprised of progestin and estrogen. This makes a woman have shorter and lighter menstrual periods. The manufacturer of Loestrin 24 Fe includes iron in its birth control pill to prevent the occurrence of anemia which can be triggered by excessive blood loss during the menstrual period.

Progestin and estrogen are capable of preventing pregnancy by intervening in the process of egg maturation and stopping the release of eggs from the ovaries. It also changes the cervical mucus so that the sperm would not be able to penetrate into the uterus. Furthermore, it makes the lining of the uterus unsuitable for an embryo to thrive.

Are there any Loestrin 24 Fe side effects?

Just like any powerful oral contraceptive pill available on the market today, Loestrin 24 Fe brings about a number of side effects to the users. In fact, many women have reported a number of discomforting Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects through continuous intake of this pill. However, many Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects reported are minor, tolerable and do not require medical attention.

What are the Most Common Side Effects?

Despite its effectiveness in preventing the growth of embryo in the uterus (for more information on it’s effectiveness, see “Getting Pregnant on Loestrin 24 Fe“), a number of women have reported side effects. More often than not, Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects are not really serious and they do not occur frequently. Furthermore, most of these side effects only occur when women who are over 35 years actively engage in cigarette smoking.

The most common side effects reported by women include headaches, vaginal yeast infections and upper respiratory tract infection. Other women tend to suffer from side effects such as nausea, menstrual cramps, acne, mood swings and weight gain. Other users of this powerful pill reported side effects such as shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain, leg cramps, swelling of the legs, loss of vision, migraines, breast lumps, weakness of the arms and legs and depression.

Furthermore, women who are taking this pill are more likely to suffer from side effects which may require medical treatment. People who use this drug are more likely to suffer from urinary tract infection (UTI), bladder infection, sinus infection and respiratory infections such as common colds. Abnormal Pap smear results and spotting or bleeding between periods should also be expected as part of the side effects.

Other possible problems include bacterial vaginitis, metrorrhagia and vaginal candidiasis. Discontinuation of treatment can also bring a number of  side effects such as abnormal bleeding, irregular bleeding, nausea, menstrual cramps, dark urine, upper right abdominal pain, irregular bleeding and substantial increase in blood pressure. Breast changes such as secretion, pain, tenderness and enlargement are also usual complaints reported by women.

The occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, cramps and abdominal pain is also part of the gamma of side effects. Cholestatic jaundice, alteration in cervical ectropion and secretion, exacerbation of chorea and porphyria, exasperation of varicose veins, reduction in serum folate levels and edema or fluid retention are also óssible. Allergic reactions such as wheezing, rashes, swelling and difficulty in swallowing and breathing can also be expected.

What are the Life Threatening Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects?

When used improperly and paired with cigarette smoking, serious negative effects might begin to occur. The most common life threatening side effects include stroke, heart attack and blood clots. Pregnant women and those who had been diagnosed with cancer, heart attack and stroke should never use this drug to prevent the occurrence of any adverse effects. Intake of Loestrin 24 Fe can also increase the risk of an individual to suffer from diabetes, chest pain, cancer of the sex organs and breasts, heart attack, stroke, angina, obesity, clotting disorders, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Other life threatening side effects include the development of arterial thromboembolism, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism. Clinical studies show that women who take this pill are more likely to suffer from adverse Loestrin 24 Fe effects such as benign liver tumors, hepatic adenomas, gall bladder disease and hypertension. Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions such as angioederma and urticaria are also reported by women who take Loestrin 24 Fe. Retinal thrombosis and mesenteric thrombosis can also be expected from women who take the Loestrin 24 Fe birth control pill.

 When used improperly and paired with cigarette smoking, life-threatening Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects might occur!