Loestrin

[randoseru.livejournal.com]

So I went for my yearly pap (go me!) and was prescribed Loestrin. I have some concerns about it, given my negative bouts with BC prior. When I was without means of medical insurance, I sought female care through PP, and had been given OTC-Lo. Nutshell; it made me INSANE. Mentally, that is.

I made it very clear with my gyno that I most def need something low hormone, but not something too low- to where I wouldn't be protected against pregnancy. She didn't go into full detail of this particular BC, and that's why I'm here. I need specifics- such as:

Is it actually low hormone, and if, will I be protected against pregnancy?

Is it something meant for treating pre-PMS symptoms? (I forget the exact medical term.)

Is it relatively new to the market?

And this may come off as vain, but will it help with facial break-outs?

I'd be grateful if you'd all be so kind to share your past/present experiences taking this. Understandably so, not all people are the same, and it could affect me differently than some. But for curiosity's sake...


Thank you

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[5ampunkrock.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I haven't had any problems with acne, though admittedly my skin was fine before I started. But FWIW it hasn't made my skin worse, if that means anything :)