Look—at least don't go seven days without protection—or use withdrawal if you must—but give it a week first. After that, we can play by our own rules. It’ll be easy enough...
Something isn't adding up here—if these birth control pills are supposedly 99% effective when taken daily, then what’s the deal with that 7-day break? People claim they still get pregnant despite being on them—usually blaming themselves for missing a dose or being off schedule—but if that's the case, why even have a 7-day hiatus?
Look, if someone misses a pill here or there, fine, it's not the end of the world. But people keep saying that’s where the real trouble starts—like a rabbit hiding in a bush ready to multiply—so why include those 7 days of nothing before starting the next cycle?
Sladja finished her first pack of Diane-35 and is currently on her 7-day break—but she actually started her period yesterday. That puts her about two days ahead of when the second cycle was supposed to kick off.
Isn't that a bit early? I was under the impression the bleeding would line up perfectly with the start of the next pill pack.
Or does the timing not really matter? As long as the bleeding happens somewhere in that window? I thought this was a strict, foolproof 28-day cycle—should she just start the new pack today like usual?
Basically, standard birth control prevents ovulation and offers protection from day one—whereas those progestin-only ones (mini-pills) don't actually stop ovulation. They aren't prescribed nearly as often because they're less reliable; you have to take them at the exact same time every single day to stay safe.
So, where does Diane-35 fit in? Is it a mini-pill, a standard pill, or a combined pill?
Lucky you—being able to just walk away from things....
Still, thanks for everything. You’ll have to be my mentor regarding that specific question! haha.
That's just how Sarah is—she won't even bother asking the doctor, acting like everything is too much trouble... she doesn't use her own head, so I end up having to do the thinking for both of us, which is quite a feat....
Thanks for the effort—though I’m worried you might end up taking all the blame here, haha.
OK, are you absolutely certain everything can just be wrapped up within 16 days?! And we're talking about finishing during a break after 21 days of use? Is it really safe to go at it then without any worries? If that's the case, why bother talking about 99% sterility? I’ve heard that regardless of those high percentages, some women still end up pregnant—so what happens then?
It’s common knowledge that doctors prescribe these pills to women struggling with fertility, implying that once the medication takes effect, fertility returns in full force. So how are we supposed to interpret this 7-day break after 21 days of pills—and starting a new pack—as just a continuation of the cycle?
Aren't you afraid that during that break, fertility might come roaring back?
PS. Have you actually thought about what you'd do if you ended up pregnant? PSS. Are you 30?
My apologies for the interruption—I just wanted to be absolutely certain about this once more. How exactly does one take Diane 35? I'm well aware of the potential side effects associated with Diane 35, but since Slada decided to commit to a 4-5 month course, we're assuming her body will handle it without much fuss...
To summarize my understanding: the first pill is taken on the first day of the period, correct? Contraceptive effectiveness should theoretically reach 99%. Is it safe to finish inside during sex without worry? Well, people aren't exactly making love on the first day of their cycle, anyway... Each subsequent pill is taken at the same time every day for 21 days straight. I assume it’s best to use extra protection for the first two weeks. It seems slightly illogical to me—ovulation occurs after two weeks (except the pills prevent ovulation entirely!), so is finishing inside truly safe even if it falls during what would normally be "fertile days"? Are you sure? Then there is a 7-day break, after which the pills are no longer needed. Is it safe to finish inside then? How can it be "safe" when the medication isn't being taken anymore? So, precisely on the 28th day (since the pills regulate the exact menstrual cycle!), the next period should arrive. OK—but if a period happens because an egg was rejected, how is it possible for an egg to be rejected when no ovulation occurred due to the medication?
And so on.
If any woman confirms all of this, she must bear full responsibility for any potential pregnancy within our relationship!
Kenneth Hernandez67, you're a regular user of these pills—do most guys just finish inside without issue, or do you instinctively tell them not to, using the pills as a secondary safety net?
So, Slada just got diagnosed with Diane 35—what’s my move?
Everyone’s going to jump down my throat for not using protection, but then we go to the doctor and—surprise—she hands her a prescription for Diane 35. Suddenly, I'm the bad guy while she gets a free pass... total double standard.