Posts by goldenrider72

Jerry Clark said:goldentinker79, look—I started on the Pill for medical reasons, specifically to manage ovarian cysts. Honestly, I can't go without them because the cysts just go wild—they grow and rupture the second I stop. I have zero intention of dying from pain, so thanks for the concern, though. And as for other birth control? There isn't any. What am I supposed to use—condoms? They kill the mood entirely; I’d rather just stay celibate. Pulling out? That’s about as effective a contraceptive method as Russian roulette is a Saturday night activity. Don't be that resident busybody coming in here to preach at people, please.

Look, my goal is to help, not to lecture anyone. In my view, someone using birth control either doesn't love themselves enough or simply doesn't grasp the dangers involved—I've heard people say these pills are basically Russian roulette, and not just for anything else. Do you realize how many women have suffered because of them? Now, you could use condoms, but honestly, that doesn't take away the woman's pleasure, it's the man's! Hahaha. Based on what you said, it sounds like some guy talked you into this, so why don't you tell your boyfriend to be the one using them? Let's see how he reacts. You shouldn't have to resort to pulling out; you should find a smart man who actually values his partner, rather than someone who couldn't care less about what happens to you. I can guarantee you, I've been with countless women without pills or condoms and none of them got pregnant—but you know, men find it incredibly inconvenient to interrupt their own pleasure by having to pull out, which ruins the moment. It's truly sad that guys pressure their girlfriends into taking this kind of stuff... I know so many girls who have had issues because of it. If I were you, I'd wise up. I'd tell you more, but I can't due to the forum rules; if you want, I can tell you somewhere else.

You need to understand one thing: throughout history, women have always been vulnerable to the whims of men. Do you honestly think things are perfectly respectful and rights are fully secured now? What's happening right now regarding the consequences of birth control pills—it's all going to come to light soon.
And when it does, there will be a massive fallout and all sorts of things coming to the surface; you'll see for yourself. I just hope I don't get banned for saying this, since I've been kicked off several times already, but I genuinely just want to help.

Jerry Clark said:Hey everyone—would love to hear if anyone else has dealt with weight gain from birth control.

I’ve been on Lyndinette 30 for about a year and a half now, after basically cycling through every pill under the sun... First it was Yasmin, which gave me horrific breakthrough bleeding, then some patch that made things even worse. After dealing with ovarian cysts, my doctor put me on Diane—that worked okay for a couple of years, but then I just ballooned and gained so much weight I actually felt depressed about it. Later, my OBGYN switched me to Logest, which was fine for a few months until I started spotting whenever I had three pills left in the pack, so I just stopped taking them altogether. Lyndinette 30 has been great so far, but...

For the last few months, I've been getting this light spotting about a week before I finish the pack. It's super minimal—not really worrying—but I’m convinced these pills are the reason for the bloating and the extra weight. I’m vegetarian, I don't smoke, I hit the gym occasionally, and I try to eat clean and balanced, but the scale just sits at 62 kg (about 136 lbs) and won't budge—not even a single pound since I stepped on it. I'm 163 cm (around 5'4"), and honestly, 62 kg feels way too heavy—even if everyone keeps telling me I look totally fine. I just don't feel like myself, and I know I won't feel better until I hit at least 55 kg (121 lbs).😢
Any advice? I know Lyndinette 30 is considered relatively "low dose"—what's a weaker option my doctor might prescribe? Or would it help if I took a 2-3 month break and then went back on them? Alternatively, should I skip the break and just go absolutely beast mode at the gym—like several hours every day plus morning runs—to see if that forces the weight off?

Thanks.

Stop using the pills—you don't actually need them. There are plenty of other ways to protect yourself from pregnancy besides oral contraceptives. Have you actually read all the stuff online about these pills?

So, look—I’ve actually become quite opposed to birth control pills lately, mostly because I feel they can be pretty detrimental to sexual health. It’s got me wondering, though—and I want to pose this question specifically to all the women here—what is your actual reason for taking them?
Is it because your boyfriend pushed the idea, or maybe your gynecologist suggested it? Was it something your parents nudged you toward, or was it truly a decision you made entirely on your own?
That’s really what I’m curious about—if any of you ladies who use them would mind sharing your perspective. I’ve been reading quite a bit online suggesting that around 80% of women are on them, which is a massive number.
In my opinion, we really need to clear the air on this one.