Posts by dustybison12

Hey ladies, so I started taking Celest a couple of days ago. Haven't hit any side effects yet, which is great. Fingers crossed it stays that way
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Hey, quick question—are you guys on birth control even though you're smoking and drinking?

Kate Baker5 said:They only run blood tests to check if your clotting factors are functioning normally.
From what I understand, they aren't even checking hormone levels; it's strictly about making sure you aren't at risk for blood clots (thrombosis).
Modern pills use such low doses of hormones that you probably won't gain actual weight, but since they can cause water retention—you’ll likely deal with some cellulite.🤷

Well, whatever. I've already got cellulite because I dropped weight super fast two years ago LOL 😁 So it's really no big deal then!!🙂

Paul Rivera said:Yeah, a decent doctor will probably order blood tests—it’s not exactly a nightmare, honestly, it takes maybe a minute 🙂. A friend of mine had a doctor prescribe Diane without any prior testing or blood work, and two weeks later she was dealing with brutal side effects—headaches, wild mood swings, and acne that hasn't cleared up even a year later. She stopped immediately and found a different doctor who actually took the necessary precautions before prescribing anything.
As for the weight gain, I guess it's pretty much down to the individual. You might put on a pound or two, but nothing too crazy should happen, maybe 🤷

Honestly, the weight gain thing sounds way worse to me than getting blood drawn. I'm about 140 lbs and 5'6", and I'm being super careful with my diet right now. I actually dropped a few pounds this week—was at 141, now I'm down to 140—and now I'm low-key stressed that it'll all just come back. I wasn't really obsessed with my weight before, but I'm getting married in a year and I definitely don't want to feel like a balloon. :/

Hey, so I’m thinking about finally seeing a gynecologist to talk about birth control and hopefully get a prescription, but does that mean I absolutely have to get blood work done first, or what? 😢 I’m really not a fan of needles or getting my blood drawn. I just want to start taking them so I don't end up with a massive bloated stomach right when my friend's wedding rolls around next year... Plus, I definitely don't want to pack on any extra pounds from them. It seems like half of you guys are posting about gaining weight the second you started your pills anyway...

So, I was wondering if anyone here knows a good gynecologist in the States... ideally a woman? Also, I’m a bit curious about how the whole appointment actually goes. Like, where do you change and all that stuff? I’ve never actually been to one before... thanks!