Oh please, come on—that 15-minute difference isn't even a thing, you're totally stressing over nothing. It doesn't have to be down to the exact minute, you can totally space it out with your watch—but seriously, don't go drinking at 10 PM one night and then hitting it at 2 AM the next.
I totally get where you're coming from—my collection is just as intense. 😳 This year I actually managed to snag a few pairs with buckles, though they aren't exactly towering heights. Honestly, most of the time I just stick to boots that have both laces and buckles so I can tie them however I want—loosen them up or cinch them down—or I go for the pull-on style, which usually ends up being pretty roomy anyway. So, maybe give those a shot. 🤷
I was on Yasmin for a full year and let me tell you—it was a disaster. My appetite went through the roof, I put on a ton of weight, and I was constantly pissed off, on edge, just ready to snap at anyone. 😬 Now that I've switched over to Logest, everything’s been smooth sailing—no issues at all, they actually work great for me. 🙏
Look, here’s the deal. According to the instructions from the OB-GYN—you know, the actual pros—if you haven't gotten your period yet but you’ve been popping those pills religiously, the chances of being pregnant are basically zero. They say you just go ahead and start the next pack like nothing happened.
Look, you aren't "missing" anything—you're just gonna end up quitting early. It’s like thinking you can change when your period actually starts; like, if you want it to show up sooner, you just take fewer pills. That's how it works.
So get this—some doctors are out here claiming you shouldn't drink, but instead, you should wait for some specific day or whatever. Honestly, who knows? I just started hitting the pubs on day one like a normal person.
It doesn't even have to be day one of your period—literally, the pill instructions tell you that. The only catch is if you don't start on that first day, you've gotta use backup protection for at least the first week. Honestly, any decent gynecologist should be laying all this out for you and telling you exactly when to kick things off anyway.
darkwalker2 said:I’m honestly not entirely sure if this sub is intended for culinary discussions or health advice, but I suppose it doesn't much matter in the grand scheme of things: Has any of you actually gained weight from taking those pills—I’m talking at least ten or fifteen pounds? Personally, I feel like I have, and frankly, it feels incredibly foolish. If I do stop taking them, will that extra weight just vanish into thin air, or is it the kind of stubborn baggage that sticks to your ribs and refuses to budge? I’ve had quite enough of these mindless little tablets already; I am counting down the days until I can finally quit. I’m hoping to wrap this up within the month, as I really need to be in decent shape before my trip to the lake house.
Yeah, I did. On Yasmin. -.- My appetite just spiked out of nowhere and I didn't even realize it was happening. It's not even like I was eating way more than usual or anything. 🤷
Usually, it works from the very first pill—but if you want to be one hundred percent sure, just use backup protection for the first week.
wearyskipper19 said:I wasn't looking for anything other than some actual experience and a second opinion!! I saw my doctor back in January and he extended my prescription for the pills, and yeah, I'm fully aware of all the side effects you get when you quit, but I haven't heard much about what happens when you start taking them again, so that's really all I was trying to figure out!!
Look, I get that you’re just looking for some insight, but there are plenty of people out there playing fast and loose with birth control without knowing what they're doing. If these symptoms popped up right after your doctor's visit, honestly, just go back and tell him. Better safe than sorry. 🙂
No offense, but I just don't get some things. Like, what the hell—do you seriously think anyone on this forum is going to give you a more expert answer than an actual doctor? For stuff like this, you go see a gynecologist and talk to them—that's what they're there for. People here can offer advice or share their own experiences, sure, but for something this serious, go see a professional. You probably need tests or whatever first anyway, so don't mess around and try to play doctor on your own. 😉
It’s totally normal—honestly, back when I stopped asking Yasmin about it, I went a month and a half without getting my period, and I was losing my damn mind. 😬
Look, you just go see your OB-GYN, lay it all out there—they’re gonna send you for some tests anyway, so just bring up the diabetes thing. My doctor mentioned they might put you on something like Logest—she told me those are mostly prescribed when dealing with diabetes or specific issues because the dosage is low. Anyway, talk to the specialist and let them handle the details.
And as for what's happening at home—why should they even need to know? 🤷 You don't owe them a single word.
There is absolutely no way in hell I’m wearing a wireless bra—I need that support, period. And honestly, I don't buy that nonsense about underwire causing breast cancer, so... 🙄
Honestly, I have no clue how the system works—I only ever grab one box a month. You can obviously buy more at once, but I don't know if they just log the date for next month's refill right then and there or what. I usually stick to my local pharmacy, like the one over by the Samobor clinic, but sometimes I'll just swing by the CVS in the shopping center or a Walgreens nearby in town, and they always log it. I even picked it up at a King Cross pharmacy a couple of times, and yeah, they still kept track of the date.
Right now I’m on Logest, but honestly—even when I was taking Celest—it’s the exact same deal. They write the date right on the packaging, which is basically just some loophole to stop you from double-dipping or hitting up two different CVS locations to get extra. 🤷 Though, if you're clever, I think you can still snag two boxes at once. 🤔 This whole thing started back when there was that massive panic over Yasmin and all that drama... And when my Logest prescription expired last month, they just kept the paperwork sitting there at the pharmacy. Oh, and by the way—that prescription actually works in Canada, too.
Yeah, they write it down on the prescription. They didn't even bother asking if I'd actually done the blood work yet—but whatever, the script just stayed sitting there at the pharmacy.