Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

Typically, these pills are prescribed for managing PCOS... though there are plenty of other reasons for them too...

I take them to address some hormonal imbalances, even though I don't have PCOS myself.

A friend of mine is on them for PCOS, despite not actually having a hormonal disorder.

My sister takes them because she’s dealing with both PCOS and hormonal issues at once.

I have a question that might sound a bit silly...
I’m taking Logest, though I was on Yasmin before switching over...
I’m halfway through this pack of Logest, but I ran into a little hiccup with the last one...
Since my first pill is always on Sunday, I didn't pick up my refill until later last time. When I finally hit the pharmacy, they were the only one open, but they didn't have them in stock. Because of that, I started the next pack a day late—on the ninth day of the break instead of the seventh. I took the delayed pill around 11 or 12 the next day, even though I usually take them at 9 PM, and I also took my Monday pill at the usual time of 9 PM that same night.
I continued the pack normally after that. I had sex with my boyfriend without a condom, but he hasn't been ejaculating inside me... that only started at the beginning of this current pack.
What are the chances of pregnancy in this situation?
Just to clarify, he hasn't ejaculated inside me AT ALL since I started the pill; that only happened during this current cycle.

Help... I'm a total panicker.😁

We’ve been at it for just under six months now. Honestly? It’s incredible. Everything is perfect, except for this one specific hiccup: our timing. Usually, we’re totally in sync and finish right around the same time, which is great. But when I hit my limit, I have to pull out, and then she’s just left hanging—completely unsatisfied. And look, I feel terrible about it. I genuinely love watching her enjoy herself; I want her to have a good time too.

She isn't interested in condoms, and our current method of contraception is the IUD (yeah, I know, it might not be the most foolproof thing ever, but it’s the only way she’ll agree to have sex, and I care way too much about this connection to pass it up). We both tested clean at the start and we aren't seeing anyone else, so STDs aren't the worry here—it's strictly the pregnancy scare. I’m pretty disciplined and always make sure to pull out at least five seconds before the point of no return, but I’m terrified that one day I won't be able to control it, especially if she's on top.

We definitely don't need a kid right now (translation: we’re both full-time students with zero dollars in the bank), but we definitely need the sex. Also, anal is off the table.

I almost managed to talk her into the pill once when her period was running a few days late, but then these other issues popped up. Please, give me some practical advice or even some medical talking points I can use to convince her to start taking the pill. It feels like our only real solution.

Henry Young5 said:We’ve been at it for just under six months now. Honestly? It’s incredible. Everything is perfect, except for this one specific hiccup: our timing. Usually, we’re totally in sync and finish right around the same time, which is great. But when I hit my limit, I have to pull out, and then she’s just left hanging—completely unsatisfied. And look, I feel terrible about it. I genuinely love watching her enjoy herself; I want her to have a good time too.

She isn't interested in condoms, and our current method of contraception is the IUD (yeah, I know, it might not be the most foolproof thing ever, but it’s the only way she’ll agree to have sex, and I care way too much about this connection to pass it up). We both tested clean at the start and we aren't seeing anyone else, so STDs aren't the worry here—it's strictly the pregnancy scare. I’m pretty disciplined and always make sure to pull out at least five seconds before the point of no return, but I’m terrified that one day I won't be able to control it, especially if she's on top.

We definitely don't need a kid right now (translation: we’re both full-time students with zero dollars in the bank), but we definitely need the sex. Also, anal is off the table.

I almost managed to talk her into the pill once when her period was running a few days late, but then these other issues popped up. Please, give me some practical advice or even some medical talking points I can use to convince her to start taking the pill. It feels like our only real solution.

How do I force her? Well, you can't. Not if she isn't willing.
I suppose I should ask: what are her likely reasons for rejecting both condoms and the pill?
Let people come for me if they want, but I can't help feeling like the idea of a pregnancy might not actually be as terrible to her as it is to me...

Henry Young5 said:We’ve been at it for just under six months now. Honestly? It’s incredible. Everything is perfect, except for this one specific hiccup: our timing. Usually, we’re totally in sync and finish right around the same time, which is great. But when I hit my limit, I have to pull out, and then she’s just left hanging—completely unsatisfied. And look, I feel terrible about it. I genuinely love watching her enjoy herself; I want her to have a good time too.

She isn't interested in condoms, and our current method of contraception is the IUD (yeah, I know, it might not be the most foolproof thing ever, but it’s the only way she’ll agree to have sex, and I care way too much about this connection to pass it up). We both tested clean at the start and we aren't seeing anyone else, so STDs aren't the worry here—it's strictly the pregnancy scare. I’m pretty disciplined and always make sure to pull out at least five seconds before the point of no return, but I’m terrified that one day I won't be able to control it, especially if she's on top.

We definitely don't need a kid right now (translation: we’re both full-time students with zero dollars in the bank), but we definitely need the sex. Also, anal is off the table.

I almost managed to talk her into the pill once when her period was running a few days late, but then these other issues popped up. Please, give me some practical advice or even some medical talking points I can use to convince her to start taking the pill. It feels like our only real solution.

She probably thinks, "Oh, I won't be the one to get pregnant; that happens to other people." She hates condoms because things feel a hundred times better without them, and she likely believes the withdrawal method is a totally reliable technique...
Tell her she can get pregnant from pre-cum alone, even at the very start of arousal. If she doesn't want to spend her semester studying with a baby bump or dealing with the absolute hell of a miscarriage, she should just head to her gynecologist. Ask for a referral for blood work, and once those results are in, the doctor can prescribe the pill. Just stick to the regular checkups and everything will be fine.

Using Vadigavan as a method of contraception... haha😁

Look, she needs to be smart enough to make that call herself and just start taking them, you know? She’s gotta weigh the fallout. Like, if she stays pregnant, does she actually think an abortion is gonna be easier on her than just dealing with the pills? It’s not that simple.

That could totally be possible—what do you actually know?

Jerry Sanchez53 said:How do I force her? Well, you can't. Not if she isn't willing.
I suppose I should ask: what are her likely reasons for rejecting both condoms and the pill?
Let people come for me if they want, but I can't help feeling like the idea of a pregnancy might not actually be as terrible to her as it is to me...

You guys can jump me along with Jerry Sanchez53, but honestly, that was my first thought too when I read 😁 😳

you can't FORCE her.
If she doesn't want to—she just won't.
Her body, her call.. 🤷
her pregnancy, your baby😬

And what’s her actual argument against the pill?

I have a question.
It’s about Celest pills—the first pill in the pack was missed; it's been over 12 hours since it should have been taken.
Do I need extra protection for the next 7 days—or just until the end of the month (cycle)?

Look, listen... those pills? They’re harmful. It’s as simple as that. You might not have any worries right now, but you shouldn't be complacent—they definitely take a toll after a few years pass by. I used to take them myself, telling everyone I knew how great they were, acting like it was nothing. But then, out of nowhere, everything just hits you at once. Your body starts struggling to deal with all those synthetic hormones, and suddenly you're dealing with a mountain of health issues you didn't see coming.

And honestly, refusing to use condoms is incredibly rude and irresponsible. It’s selfish, really. It’s like you'd rather let her deal with the fallout and poison her own system just because you find them inconvenient.👎

No, she doesn't want condoms, she says they're bad.😁

Well, maybe birth control pills are harmful—which is probably necessary—but I guess they have some perks. They help with PCOS, make your skin look like a baby's, and stop those painful periods.

Charles Thomas70 said:No, she doesn't want condoms, she says they're bad.😁

Well, maybe birth control pills are harmful—which is probably necessary—but I guess they have some perks. They help with PCOS, make your skin look like a baby's, and stop those painful periods.

Yeah, a two-faced cat.
But they aren't all bad—not even close.
Honestly—I'd rather just vote for condoms. 👍

Pills aren't exactly a health supplement you just toss into your routine unless they're absolutely necessary; if I were in your shoes, I’d be much more inclined to suggest she sticks to using condoms instead.

So, does the girl smoke?

For girls who smoke, birth control pills can be risky, but I won't get all deep into the medical jargon or whatever. If she doesn't smoke, this whole pill thing shouldn't really scare her, especially since they're actually pretty good for keeping hormones steady and stuff.

I know because my dad's an OB-GYN.

I mean, I’m totally with boldsurfer32 on this one—I never actually touched them until last year when my doctor basically forced my hand for health reasons. At first, I was constantly spiraling over a pulmonary embolism, you know? But now, I don't even stress about it. As long as my liver panels, coagulation tests, and antithrombin III come back clean every couple of months, I'll keep taking them. Plus, I don't smoke.
So, if someone doesn't smoke, they just need to get all those labs done, and if everything looks good, they can talk to their OB-GYN about starting birth control. Just check your bloodwork every few months, see the doctor every six, and it should be smooth sailing.

Look, I’ve been on them for nearly 8 years now, and I haven't had any issues. As far as I'm concerned, the pros outweigh the cons; I used to deal with debilitating periods before, but since I started taking these, that’s all in the past.😁

It’s probably important to get your liver enzymes checked regularly and maybe head to a specialist to see how they're affecting your veins.

The way she is behaving is incredibly irresponsible. I truly find it difficult to comprehend. Despite the vast array of contraceptive methods available today, not a single one seems to suit her needs. It almost feels as though she wouldn't mind becoming pregnant in the first place...

Maybe a woman opts for natural methods. If not, let's get into it.