Posts by bluestag25

Timothy Chase3 said:Hey everyone!

So, I'm in my late twenties now and I've been giving some serious thought to starting hormonal contraceptives—basically, the pill. My main goal here is strictly pregnancy prevention. To give you a bit of context, I don't have PCOS, I don't deal with any major menstrual issues (like heavy bleeding or debilitating cramps), and my skin is pretty clear without any acne struggles. My cycle is quite regular, too—it usually lands somewhere between day 28 and day 32. So, yeah, the primary reason I'd consider them is just for that peace of mind regarding protection.

I was wondering if anyone here has used the pill solely for protection could share what their experience was like once they actually stopped taking them?

I'm assuming everything will be relatively smooth while I'm actually on them—since hormones tend to regulate those specific issues if someone happens to have them, right? But what I'm really curious about is the long-term impact on health. Did any of you notice or experience any new symptoms or health hiccups after you quit the pill that you hadn't dealt with before?

Thanks so much to everyone for the input.

Hi there! I’ve been on Yasmin for about 10 years now—I actually took two separate six-month breaks along the way. Every time I stopped, everything just went back to how it was before—irregular cycles, breakouts, much stronger cramps... basically, everything returned to my "pre-pill" baseline. Honestly, I can't think of any new problems or side effects that popped up specifically because I stopped using them.

Linda Ward312 said:Nah, already happened twice.🙂

So sorry for the late reply! Honestly, you probably already sorted everything out by now... I only asked about the pregnancy thing because—well, it feels a bit wrong to mess with your body like that—you know? Like, taking pills just to push back your period and then stopping again.
I’m a little younger than you—I’ve been on them for about 10 years total, with two six-month breaks in between, and no kids yet! Definitely check with your doctor first, obviously, but I’ve used Yasmin a few times to delay things just by staying on them through my usual break time. It’s doable—sometimes there's a little spotting, but personally, I never had any issues at all!

Linda Ward312 said:Is there anyone else here who’s a bit "older" but still on birth control? I’m 39 and carrying some extra weight. I was on the pill for a really long time until I decided to try for a baby.
Now, I’m thinking about getting back on them just to manage my flow. I don't know if that's the smartest move, but my periods are absolutely brutal, and it just happens to line up right when I'm planning a vacation. Honestly, the whole thing with blood clots has me pretty sketched out...

So, are you still planning on having a baby, or what's the plan?

Olivia Cruz8 said:Has anyone ever dealt with this before?? What are the actual odds of something like this happening?

If a condom breaks, there's definitely a chance—pre-ejaculate can cause pregnancy if she's in her fertile window!