Look, Pixie, just because she—or anyone else—had certain side effects doesn't mean you're destined for the same thing. It's not a one-size-fits-all deal. You could end up with something totally different or honestly, nothing at all. For me, Yasmin was an absolute nightmare—constant PMS, eating everything in sight, mood swings that would drive you crazy, just being pissed off all the time. So yeah, it’s all super individual.
Nathan Gomez8 said:Question 😬
When someone misses their period for any reason—excluding pregnancy, obviously—and discusses switching to birth control pills with their gynecologist, why is it necessary to take tablets like Dabroston to induce a withdrawal bleed before actually starting the pill regimen? I understand you shouldn't just start oral contraceptives out of thin air; I wouldn't dream of doing that, but I am curious about the specific medical reasoning behind this step.
First time I'm hearing that. 🤷 When I started the pill, my doctor basically just told me to kick things off on the first day of my next period.
Now, if your cycle is a total mess and irregular—meaning you have no clue when it’s coming—they probably give you those pills so you can get on the regular schedule ASAP and stabilize everything faster.
I’ve been on Yasmin for quite a while now—I did some research and they seem to work perfectly for me. I actually thought about switching over to Gin, just because I wanted to try something with even lower hormone levels, but my doctor basically told me there was no real reason to change since everything is running smoothly... so I decided to stick with the Yasmin... but anyway, that's not really what I'm asking about right now!
What I really want to know is, when it comes to weight loss supplements and birth control, is there any actual chance that those diet pills could mess with how well the pill works as contraception?...
I don't think so. As far as I know, it's really just certain antibiotics and specific medications that can interfere with the effectiveness. 🤷
Look, it’s totally normal for your periods to be shorter and lighter when you're on the pill. Mine only lasts about three days—and honestly, the flow changes every single month, sometimes it's heavier, sometimes it's barely there... If you're actually staying on top of them and taking them regularly, you really have nothing to worry about.
Look, don't start with a new pack—just skip the one you forgot and carry on like everything's totally normal. If you're actually freaking out about it, just use some extra protection. It's not rocket science, seriously. 🤷
Look, the manual tells you everything, but basically—if you start taking them on the first day of your period, they kick in immediately. If you’re starting later than that, just play it safe and use backup protection for the first week or two. It’s common sense, really.
Arthur Hernandez5 said:Can allergy meds mess with how well birth control pills work?
Nope. My OB-GYN literally just explained this to me today—they don't interfere.
Look, I’m just gonna say it—some people have zero clue what they’re talking about. It’s honestly exhausting watching these endless debates go in circles when the answer is staring everyone right in the face. Like, seriously? You really think that's how it works? Give me a break. It’s common sense, plain and simple, but apparently, that’s asking too much from this crowd lately. Just my two cents, but I'm done pretending otherwise. kaže: Thanks for the reply! Look, I’m currently on Celest—and honestly, after reading what you said and checking out a few other comments, I’m thinking about just sticking with it. I was actually considering switching over to Yaz, but yeah... based on all this, I think I'll just stay put on Celest. 🙂
If they’re working for you, there’s zero point in shocking your system by switching up your meds for no reason. Just leave it alone.
stormymaker24 said:During that initial week, you absolutely have to maintain your defenses...
I mean, looking back at my own history, I used to be quite careless about them—forgetting them entirely or just choosing not to use a condom. Nothing ever actually happened, though. Then again, I’m certainly not the most fertile person on the planet, so...
Nah, you don't. Unless this is her very first pack—and from what I can tell, she hasn't mentioned anything about that.
Look, I've personally missed a dose and ended up taking it over 12 hours late—then went ahead and had sex without a condom—and absolutely nothing happened. Zero.
First off, there’s an actual thread for this. Second, since she didn't start taking the pill on the first day of her cycle—or even a week in—well, yeah. Honestly, all of this should be clearly laid out in the pill's instruction manual.
Seriously, don't even sweat it. Once I quit drinking Yasmin, my period ended up being nearly a month late. I totally spiraled about it at first—just pure unnecessary stress—but looking back, there was zero reason to freak out. So, yeah, stop wasting your energy on stuff that doesn't matter.
It really just comes down to whatever makes the most sense for your bank account. Personally, I’m not about to drop $140 every six months just to cover three-month stretches.
Look, there’s an entire thread dedicated to contact lenses already.
Your prescription can't be "too low" for contacts—that's just not how it works. You can definitely wear them, but you absolutely have to see an eye doctor first. They need to walk you through the whole deal—how to actually put them in, take them out, and the whole hygiene routine so you don't wreck your eyes. Plus, contacts aren't one-size-fits-all. If you have sensitive eyes, you're probably going to deal with some irritation or discomfort when you first start out.
And just so we're clear, they don't charge you based on your prescription strength. 🙄 They are definitely more expensive than glasses, especially soft lenses. With glasses, you pay once and you're set for years. But with soft contacts? Depending on what you get, you're buying new ones every few months. For example, I use monthly disposables. Each box comes with three pairs, and since my eyes have different prescriptions, I buy two different boxes—so that setup lasts me about six months instead of three.
Price really just depends on the type you go for (hard, soft, daily, monthly, etc.). I usually grab mine at the LensCrafters over at the mall and end up paying $57 per box plus $27 for the solution.
No offense, but what does it even matter if he’s out of the picture—does that really mean you have to quit taking the pill? 🤷 I mean, for me, they help with way more than just birth control: my skin is clearer, I deal with fewer breakouts, my period cramps are basically non-existent, and everything only lasts like three days... Personally, I think you should stick with them, but hey, that’s just my two cents...
Bryan Watson14 said:I started taking birth control on the fifth day of my period, which was June 8th, and I just finished this pack today... when should I expect my next period to show up? And does starting it later in the cycle change anything compared to if I had started on day one?
Look, you'll definitely get it during that 7-day break, probably after two or three days have passed...
Morgan Torres said:Are you talking about long-term birth control pills and how much they cost? $19Why on earth have I been paying them for the last three months? $27?
I'm pretty sure she was talking about Triquilar tablets.
She’s gonna walk you through everything—well, she really ought to. Look, obviously there are side effects, right? But just because they exist doesn't mean you're definitely going to get hit with them. It’s all different for everyone—like how some people can handle a certain medication and others can't. If you feel like they aren't sitting right with you for any reason, just go see your doctor and tell her.
There are certain medications—I don't know the exact names, someone else can fill you in on that—that can "interfere" with the pill. But that doesn't mean you can't take them together; it just means you need to use extra protection on those specific days. Basically, use a condom.
You don't just start popping them the second you get the pack, either. You take that first pill on the very first day of your period, and then you just follow the schedule through the whole box. After that, you take a full 7-day break, and then you start the next pack on the same day of the week you started the first one. So, if you take your last pill on, say, a Monday, you take your 7-day break and then kick off the next pack on the following Tuesday.