Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]
in Women's Health ·
Gerald Jones3 said:I’ve got this stupid question that I’m still going to hash out with my OB-GYN, but honestly, it’s easier to just vent anonymously online first 😬
Is it actually necessary to get blood drawn and run a full hormone panel?
About four years ago, I went through this exact thing—did the tests and was on birth control for a while because of PCOS. Look, I know it sounds irresponsible, and when it comes to health, you have to pull out all the stops, but the issue is my cycle is a total mess. It’s impossible to pin down day one, let alone count to day twenty-one. Plus, half the time that "twenty-first day" falls on a Sunday or I'm just too busy with work to deal with it. I already had an ultrasound, and between the irregular cycles and needing protection, I need to be on those pills.
Now I’m just sitting here waiting for ten different people to jump down my throat about how I should care more about my health. 😬
Anyway, thanks. 🙂
Just do the tests for your own sake 😉
I dealt with similar stuff and the pills actually made things worse for me. From heavy bleeding while on them to total hormone chaos. Or just stick to condoms 😁