Posts by northerntrucker4

Thanks you all 🙂 I’m going to go consult with my OB-GYN. It’s definitely worth a shot...

I saw someone mention my handle earlier. Not that it matters. People always have something to say when they think nobody's listening. Anyway, back to what actually matters. kaže:
Might as well weigh in on this myself. 😬
I started taking birth control primarily for protection, even though my PCOS is on the milder side. I’ve already dropped about a month and a half's worth of weight, and my skin cleared up around week three. To be fair, acne was never really an issue for me—just the occasional breakout during PMS—but everything feels much fresher now, and those tiny little scars are slowly fading away.
Regarding hair growth, I haven't noticed any significant changes, at least for now.
My appetite has been picking up lately. I haven't actually put on any weight yet, though—luckily, my metabolism is pretty fast. I’ve been using A Yaz as a diuretic, and it works wonders. 😁
Regarding the amount, I don't really feel those PMS symptoms anymore. No pain at all—I used to just lie there incapacitated, popping Ibuprofen like candy—and it only lasts about two or three days. Honestly, I'm pretty satisfied with how things are going. 🙂

I’m thinking those pills might actually be worth it for me too. I don't deal with acne, but I definitely get those occasional breakouts during my cycle, and honestly, putting on a few extra pounds wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. So, I wanted to ask—since I’ve never taken birth control before—should I tell my gynecologist exactly what I'm looking for? Like, if I want to use them for contraception but also specifically want to boost my appetite, should I be upfront about that, or is the doctor just going to pick whatever they want for me?