Loestrin 24 Fe Oral
Loestrin 24 Fe oral is a prescription birth control pill. It contains 2 types of hormones, an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (norethindrone).
How it Works?
A pack of 28 pills contains 24 active and 4 inactive pills. The active tablets contain the hormones (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate) and the inactive pills contain iron (ferrous fumarate).
These hormones in Loestrin 24 Fe prevent the development, growth and release of the eggs from the ovaries. They also change the compositions of the cervical fluid and uterus wall making it hostile to sperms and embryos.
Benefits
The benefits of Loestrin 24 Fe include:
• Effective and convenient birth-control
• Regular menstrual cycles
• Reduced risk of ovarian or uterus cancer
• Reduced menstrual pain and cramps
• The lower inactive pills results in lighter shorter period
• Iron composition in the pills reduces the risk of anemia due to blood loss during menstruation.
Side Effects
Any medical prescription comes along with some side effects and the hormone composition of Loestrin 24 Fe (birth control pills) is no different. Some common side effects include:
• Mood swings
• High blood pressure
• Yeast infection in the vagina
• High cholesterol
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Blood clotting
These side-effects are not exclusive to Loestrin 24 Fe and therefore cannot be positively determined to the cause of the pill. However, should they occur regularly or after starting a course, it should be reported to the doctor to prevent further complications and more serious problems developing.
Precautions
Before starting a course you should inform your doctor of any ongoing medical prescription or if you have any of the following conditions as they are contradictory to the control birth pill:
• You are a smoker
• You have a history of heart disease
• You have high cholesterol or high blood pressure
• You have had cancer before
• You are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy
• You are breastfeeding
• You have a blood clotting disorder
• You are allergic to Iron or any specific chemical which might be in the composition of the pill
Dosage
Loestrin 24 Fe oral is a birth control pill that can be taken on an empty stomach or with food. There are 28 pills in a pack and each should be taken regularly every 24 hours. It should be taken at the time that is easily remembered as care should be taken not to forget it everyday.
Missing a pill increases the chances of pregnancy and a doctor should be consulted. However an overdose to counter a missed pill can also cause health problems.
End Note
Being a hormone-composed pill, Loestrin 24 Fe should be taken only under the doctor’s prescribed dosage. It is one of many varied birth control options. Results vary from woman to woman. Personal comfort and satisfaction is the final deciding factor to choosing one’s choice of contraception.