Posts by northerndrifter41

Hey!
I'm 18. About a year ago, I started taking Trinovum, but I quit after two months because my face totally broke out (I had acne before, but it wasn't this bad...). So, I switched to Diane-35 and I've been on it since. It was actually great at first—my skin cleared up, my hair wasn't as oily, my periods became regular, and the cramps went down...
But, (there's always a "but" -.-) about four months ago, I started having really intense pain during sex. It ranges from "kind of bearable" to "absolutely impossible." Creams, Lactogyn, and vaginal suppositories haven't done squat. About a month ago, it hit me: maybe it's the pill? :S
I noticed some other side effects earlier too, like gaining 5 pounds or breast tenderness, but I didn't mind those. What really messed with me was the drop in libido and dryness...
Plus, over the last few weeks, I've been hearing so much negative stuff about Diane that now I'm seriously thinking about switching brands.
What would you guys recommend?
Thanks a ton!

Look, one size doesn't fit all when it comes to pills. It's totally personal. For instance, I started out on trinov, but switched over to Diane after a few months because the breakouts were getting way too intense.

I'm totally done with that stuff.
Staying hydrated helps, though. If I can make it 2 or 3 hours without hitting the restroom, I'm golden.
But man, having to lug a water bottle everywhere just to constantly sprint to the bathroom... what a drag.

So I’ve got this E. coli thing in my urinary tract. Seriously, I’ve been cycling through every antibiotic under the sun for six months straight—zero results. The whole stinging sensation every time I pee is just brutal. Finally, the doctors basically told me to just chug a ton of water and call it a day. And guess what? I’m still dealing with this mess... :/