Posts by Drew Wells2

jadelynx32 said:I've been taking Diane 35 for years. Started them because of excess hair growth, but honestly, I'm seeing zero progress. I don't even have PCOS, but this body hair is absolutely killing me—I'm hairy everywhere, it’s a nightmare. 😢 Please, I need advice. Should I just quit since they clearly aren't doing anything, or should I stick with them a bit longer? The only thing I've actually gained from them is a constant fear of blood clots. -.-

I'm in the exact same boat as you. I took them for a year before giving up and switching to Loestrin, which I used at first without any side effects or issues. With Diane, I saw absolutely zero progress regarding hair growth; all I got were the side effects (depressive episodes, zero libido, water retention, and occasional heart palpitations, etc.).
I don't have PCOS or any obvious hormonal issues either, so it leads to the conclusion NoStress mentioned—it's just genetics.
My advice is to find a routine for managing the hair as painlessly as possible and just accept it. It’s exhausting, and the insecurity can drive you crazy, but there isn't much else you can do. Switch to something lighter; there's no point in suffering through these if they aren't working. Obviously, talk to your doctor before making any changes.

Matthew Adams4 said:Why on earth would she put up with that?

So I called the clinic today right after having a panic attack, and the nurse told me they can't write a new prescription until I finish this entire current bottle.🤷 😢

I’ve been on Diane 35 for about a year now, and it’s only just hitting me how many side effects I was actually dealing with without even realizing it... total lethargy and depressive episodes, zero libido, and lately, more frequent chest pains. On top of all that, I’m slowly gaining weight despite not making any major changes to my diet or exercise routine.
Today I had a full-blown panic attack just thinking about how bad things were when I was on Logest compared to this recent stretch on Diane.
It honestly makes me sick to my stomach when I look back at it all. Now I just have to suffer through these last two packs before they’ll give me a new prescription.🙂