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Q: Light Periods on Loestrin

asked by: lexyw on June 25th, 2007

Experienced User

i've been on loestrin 24 for about 7 months or so, and i was wondering if this pill is suppose to make my periods really really light. i know it tends to shorten the amount of days but i have my period for like 4 days but its so light its like theres practically nothing there.

should i be worried??

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Tylanas

replied on June 25th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Lightening and shortening are both possible side effects of loestren. If you are worried about pregnancy, take a test, it's the easiest way to know Smile

And once you know, you can peacefully enjoy your light period.

lexyw

replied on June 25th, 2007

Experienced User

thanks!

thats like the best answer anyone has given me Smile

but yeah, i should probably go get a test.

lexyw

replied on June 25th, 2007

Experienced User

does having a really light period possibly suggest pregnancy??

oh and i have been having pain on lower abdomin, like sharp pains.

Tylanas

replied on June 25th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

lexyw wrote:

does having a really light period possibly suggest pregnancy??

oh and i have been having pain on lower abdomin, like sharp pains.

Those pains sound like cramps.

Yes, a light period can be a sign of pregnancy.

lexyw

replied on June 26th, 2007

Experienced User

hmmm...ok.
because i could not think of any reasons for it being so freakishly light.

but i should keep taking my bc just in case, right?

Tylanas

replied on June 26th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

lexyw wrote:

hmmm...ok.
because i could not think of any reasons for it being so freakishly light.

but i should keep taking my bc just in case, right?

Definitely. Depending on when you last had sex, you could test now, if it's been at least 2 weeks I believe.

lexyw

replied on June 26th, 2007

Experienced User

mmm...well the last time i had sex was saturday.

this week is the last week for my pills so i should be having my period some time soon. it never comes on the same day its so frustrating

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