FOR PREGNANCY PREVENTION∗
BIRTH CONTROL PILL SIDE EFFECTS
Birth control pills are a popular type of pregnancy prevention, but it’s important to understand that the hormones in them may lead to side effects in some people.
*If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
GETTING REAL ABOUT THE MOST COMMON
SIDE EFFECTS
EXPERIENCED
BY WOMEN TAKING
LO LOESTRIN®FE
Lo Loestrin Fe is the #1-prescribed branded birth control pill by OB/GYNs.1 But we’re also all about keeping it real, so we want to fill you in on the most common side effects that women experienced in a clinical trial:
Nausea/vomiting 7 out of 100
Headache 7 out of 100
Spotting or bleeding between periods 5 out of 100
Painful menstruation 4 out of 100
Weight change 4 out of 100
Breast tenderness 4 out of 100
Acne 3 out of 100
Abdominal pain 3 out of 100
Anxiety 2 out of 100
Depression 2 out of 100
Don’t hesitate to call your doctor if you experience side effects that concern you, are very uncomfortable, or last a long time.
It’s best to know the ins and outs (and any risks) that come with the birth control pill with the lowest daily dose of estrogen available. So, get in the know–talk to your doctor about Lo Loestrin Fe for pregnancy prevention today.
GETTING REAL ABOUT POTENTIAL SERIOUS RISKS
Like pregnancy, birth control pills increase the risk of serious blood clots, especially in women who have other risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, or age greater than 35.
For more details see Important Risk Information below.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GO OFF THE PILL?
Every woman reacts differently to hormones. Just as your body needs time to adjust when starting on a hormonal birth control pill, you might experience a few symptoms when you stop taking one, too.
YOUR PERIOD MIGHT CHANGE
You may have noticed short, lighter periods when you were on the pill. It may even take a few months for your menstrual cycle to return to “normal”—whatever that was for you before you started birth control.
YOU COULD GET PREGNANT—RIGHT AWAY
Once you go off the pill, those hormones that were helping to prevent ovulation will be out of your system in a few days. You’ll need to use another method of birth control if you want to reduce your risk of an unplanned pregnancy.
