Hailey 24 Fe
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Summary for Hailey 24 Fe
Hailey 24 Fe is a birth control pill that's taken every day to prevent pregnancy. As a combined oral contraceptive (COC), the active pills contain 2 hormones: norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen), while the inactive pills have some iron. It has a lower estrogen dose and 24 active tablets, compared to the usual 21 in similar COCs. Hailey 24 Fe is a monophasic birth control, meaning all active tablets have the same hormone levels. Common side effects include headache, nausea, and weight gain.
Hailey 24 Fe is a generic of the discontinued brand name Loestrin 24 Fe. Other generics like Hailey 24 Fe include Junel Fe 24 and Blisovi 24 Fe.
Indications for Hailey 24 Fe
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Hailey 24 Fe
Pros
- Taken once daily with or without food
- Works well to prevent pregnancy
- Inactive pills contain iron, which might lower your risk for anemia
Cons
- Raises the risk of a blood clot
- Raises the risk of liver problems
- Instructions for missed doses vary by week and number of doses missed
Common Side Effects for Hailey 24 Fe
- Headache (6%)
- Vaginal yeast infection (6%)
- Nausea (5%)
- Menstrual cramps (4%)
- Breast tenderness (3%)
- Acne (3%)
- Bacterial vaginal infection (3%)
Warnings for Hailey 24 Fe
- Cigarette smoking and risk for blood clots
- Blood clots and strokes
- Liver problems
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar and triglycerides
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Risk for breast and cervical cancer
- Worsening of other health conditions
Summary for Lo Loestrin Fe
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones — ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and norethindrone (a progestin) — along with ferrous fumarate, which is an iron supplement. This low-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC) is taken once a day by mouth in a 28-day cycle: 26 days of active pills and 2 days of placebo pills. Some common side effects include spotting, nausea, and breast tenderness.
Indications for Lo Loestrin Fe
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Lo Loestrin Fe
Pros
- Contains a very low estrogen dose
- Shorter, lighter periods compared to other birth control pills
- Placebo pills have an iron supplement, which might reduce the risk of anemia
Cons
- Must be taken at the same time every day
- More breakthrough bleeding or spotting compared to other birth control pills
- Can raise risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and stroke
Common Side Effects for Lo Loestrin Fe
- Nausea or vomiting (7%)
- Headache (7%)
- Irregular bleeding (5%)
- Menstrual cramps (4%)
- Changes in weight (4%)
- Breast tenderness (4%)
Warnings for Lo Loestrin Fe
- Cigarette smoking and risk for blood clots
- Blood clots and strokes
- Liver problems
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar and triglycerides
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Risk for breast and cervical cancer
- Worsening of other health conditions
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