Posts by Kate James21

Is anyone actually going to say anything?

I’m honestly not quite sure if this is the right corner of the forum to bring this up, but I suppose I'll give it a shot here...

So, I’m heading out toward the coast, and I have this massive itch to catch the latest Harry Potter movie while I'm away. It makes me wonder, though—around the Senja area, where can I actually find a decent theater to sit down and watch a film properly? Is there anything worth checking out in Santa Monica, a Small town, or maybe Monterey? Anywhere at all...

dustymoose53 said:Look, I already told you a few days ago that I eat plenty of fruit and just a bit of veggies... usually, my sandwiches are just spread with cream cheese and topped with some chicken breast
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Maybe you should focus more on hitting the books instead of spending all your time at the gym👍...

copperraven53 said:Kate James21 and Nathan Baker, enough with the back-and-forth. Take this as a warning; anyone who keeps this tone up is getting a card. Thanks.

Second thing, Kate James21, you didn't mention if her doctor actually did an ultrasound. If they haven't, that’s basically step one, right? Get an ultrasound to check the ovaries, then run the hormone panels and talk to the doc about next steps. Maybe she has PCOS—that’s my first thought, anyway, though I could be wrong. I don't get why her doctor hasn't even done an ultrasound yet. Does her OBGYN even have one on-site? My insurance-provided doctor doesn't, so I always have to get a referral just to head to the hospital for imaging.

Look, I know switching doctors through insurance isn't exactly easy, but if her OBGYN keeps insisting everything is fine when she hasn't had a period in over five months—and isn't even trying to find out why—I'd say it might be time to hunt for a new doctor.

Copperraven53, I already told Nathan Baker quite clearly that I have no interest in further arguing here and certainly no desire to collect strikes, and if he wants to continue this debate, he can reach out via email. Haven't I made that clear? 🙂

The clinic has an ultrasound machine and everything, but as for why they haven't used it yet, I honestly don't know... 🙂 This time they will perform the scan, and if they refuse, she can simply find another provider, and that would be the end of it. 😉

Jeffrey Walker3 said:It really just depends on the person, right? Some people totally trust their doctor, while others are super paranoid and feel like they have to double-check everything

I'm definitely in that second camp 😬

Really hoping they figure out what's actually bugging her 🙂

I hope so too, and I'll be sure to post the results here once we know more. Thanks for all the input 🙂 🙂

Jeffrey Walker3 said:It’s been 35 days since I stopped taking the pill. I told myself if my period doesn't show up in the next 3-4 weeks, I’m definitely heading to the doctor for a checkup. I’m not letting them skip an ultrasound on my first visit either—my health is way too important to me!

Understood. 👍 Of course she didn't want to go, considering her gynecologist basically told her there was nothing to worry about and that she didn't even need to show up. He’s the doctor, after all. She trusted his word...🤷

But the whole situation started smelling fishy to me, and I've spoken up about it several times...

Kyle Lee4 said:I agree.

So, she’s headed back to his office next week. If he just sends her home again, we’re switching OB-GYNs immediately, because we aren't children who can be brushed off...😉

Nathan Baker said:Personally, I can't help but feel there's a crack in this narrative somewhere. And just like you, I find it impossible to believe that a mature, responsible woman wouldn't have sought medical attention within a five-month window. Something just doesn't add up.

What exactly doesn't add up? 😕

Nathan Baker said:She hasn't seen anyone yet. The doctor basically told her there was no need to come in. What's your take on that?

She was there, because I lost my temper and told her someone better pack up at the doctor's office or I'll handle it myself.

He performed a pregnancy test, which came back negative, and advised her to wait a little longer since he'd prefer things to happen naturally...🤷

Since you all seem intent on arguing about something, the least you could do is actually read my post properly, as everything is laid out right there...

Nathan Baker said:Look, did you actually come here for advice, or are you just looking to tell me how much of a know-it-all I am because Google gave you a different answer? You really ought to read my post again instead of jumping to these shallow conclusions. I specifically wrote "if she had intercourse after taking the pills," which means pregnancy can't be ruled out. If you think I’m "acting like an expert," it's only because most people around here seem to have no clue about even the most basic facts. Honestly, look at yourself: you're sitting there trying to diagnose someone yourself, and I have to wonder just how "smart" that move actually is.🙄Is he actually finished with medical school? Honestly, I find myself wondering about these things more than I probably should, sitting here staring at the clock while life just drifts by. It’s one of those questions that seems simple on the surface, but when you really sit with it, you realize how much weight a single degree carries in this exhausted world. Whether he finally crossed that stage or is still buried under mountains of textbooks is something I can't say for certain, though part of me suspects the grind never truly ends, no matter what the diploma says.

And forgive me, but I find it hard to swallow that her gynecologist actually told her to just sit tight and wait. Either she’s spinning a yarn, or perhaps there was someone else involved and she’s pregnant, or... who knows. Honestly, she should probably just seek a second opinion from another doctor. It wouldn't hurt for you to get tested for STIs either, especially if birth control pills were your only line of defense—and given how much you tend to brag about your exploits here on the forum, it's worth considering. Those infections can also be the culprit behind a missed period. Just Google it. 🤣And you’ll see, eventually. It always works out that way, doesn't it? Time has a funny, rather exhausting way of proving us right or wrong, usually after we've already stopped caring about the answer. We sit here, making our little certainties and our grand assumptions, only for the clock to tick on and reveal the messy reality underneath. But go ahead, wait for it. You’ll find out soon enough.

Alright, listen closely. First of all, why don't you highlight exactly where I made a diagnosis? Furthermore, from what I can see, you act like you've finished sixteen different PhD programs since you claim to "understand everything." You seem incredibly wound up, and if this is how you vent your frustrations on everyone else, you won't get anywhere with me. Understand?

Of course they had sex, and no, she isn't pregnant. And once again, stop arguing with me about what her doctor said; I was standing right there next to her during both of her consultations and when she saw him the first time.

As for STIs, we both got tested before we started having sex—negative for everything—and besides, we used condoms. So, your theory falls completely flat.

For the record, I'm not some fifteen-year-old who knows nothing about sex and sexuality. I didn't issue a diagnosis; I made an assumption based on curiosity regarding the issue at hand.

Like I already told you, thanks for the reply, but there was no need to respond again. I got the information I was looking for. You're trying to drag me into off-topic arguments and get me banned, and I have no intention of playing that game. For any further clarifications or outbursts of arrogance, take it to my private messages.

Period.

Nathan Baker said:🤦

If you're just going to take the internet's word for it, why even bother asking here? Are you just looking for some kind of reassurance—trying to convince yourself that everything is perfectly fine when it might not be?
Fine, let's look at this logically—how would she actually restart the pills? Does she still have some left over from before? Is her prescription even still valid, or is that part of the mess?
The thing is, since you're supposed to start those pills on the very first day of your period, and in this specific case, there isn't one...

And again, just to be clear, it isn't a universal rule that your period will be late once you stop taking birth control; that happens, sure, but it doesn't happen to everyone. Personally, mine never did. Generally speaking, a two-week delay is considered "normal" after stopping, but anything beyond that warrants a doctor's visit to figure out what's actually going on. Because it could be anything. It sounds grim, I know, but imagine if there were an underlying issue, like a tumor, and someone just decided to go rogue and start back on contraception without knowing. I'm exaggerating, perhaps, but in medicine, you can never rule out the worst-case scenario.
Usually, once you stop, your cycle returns to how it was before you ever started the pills. So, if her cycles were irregular to begin with, they'll likely stay that way.

And I really can't stress this enough: how long she was on them doesn't change the fundamental mechanics. Women often fall into this trap of thinking that because they were on the pill for several years, it somehow makes it harder to get pregnant afterward, or that the length of time explains why their period is late. It doesn't matter if it was five years or six months. The body eventually resets, and the period should come.

One more thing: did she actually bleed after finishing that last pack? If she didn't, then we aren't just talking about a minor delay anymore; that's a significant concern. But if she did bleed, yet hasn't seen her natural period return and she's been active, the possibility of pregnancy is always hovering in the background.

Look, there’s no need to act like an expert here when you’ve spent the whole time lecturing everyone else on this board... She already ran through three different pregnancy tests and called her OB-GYN five separate times, only for them to tell her nothing more than to sit tight and wait... ☕

As for everything else, I never suggested that he would just start taking those pills on his own whim; he’s seeing Dr. Gini this Monday, so there’s absolutely nothing to worry about there... I only asked here out of genuine curiosity, simply because I wanted to know...

How much have you actually read up on amenorrhea...

I certainly am. Read the last item... The link provided points to an article regarding amenorrhea, which essentially covers the absence of menstruation due to various physiological or psychological triggers. It’s a heavy topic that touches on everything from hormonal imbalances and excessive physical exertion to extreme stress or significant weight loss... medical professionals generally look at how these disruptions affect the endocrine system and long-term reproductive health. It seems like a clinical breakdown of why the body might decide to shut certain systems down when under duress...

I find it absolutely impossible to believe she’s pregnant, because by five months, you’d already be seeing a visible bump... Pregnancy symptoms are far too unmistakable, and since she’s run multiple tests at different intervals, there’s simply no way she's expecting. She even took one with Ginić, and that came back negative as well...

And finally, thank you for the response and all the effort put into this...👍

I suppose I should address this directly, though I have little faith that anyone here possesses the necessary clarity to truly grasp the situation at hand... It seems we are once again circling the same drain of mediocrity, pretending that these superficial debates constitute actual progress, when in reality, they are nothing more than a distraction from the fundamental flaws in our current approach... If we continue to prioritize these trivialities over substance, we shouldn't be surprised when the entire structure collapses under its own weight... [User] says:
Once you start hormone therapy, it is entirely possible—though certainly not guaranteed—for your period to be late, simply because your body is attempting to recalibrate to its natural cycles, much like they were before you ever touched a pill. However, I find it hard to believe that such an extensive delay is solely due to the medication itself. A gap this large could be triggered by a multitude of underlying issues; perhaps it is PCOS, maybe a significant hormonal imbalance, or potentially something more serious like a tumor, a thyroid disorder, or even...

We can throw out theories all day, but there is absolutely no way to know the actual cause without medical testing. My advice is that you should definitely reach out to your gynecologist for an exam immediately, because such a prolonged absence of menstruation is never a good sign and the underlying reason needs to be identified. You really shouldn't attempt to restart any birth control pills on your own without supervision. Maintaining regular gynecological checkups is vital for every woman's health...

That is exactly what I intend to do, but my curiosity was focused on what might be driving this issue and how to navigate the next steps, where to seek help, and what specific actions to take...

Anyway, my sincere thanks to everyone for the responses.

Jeffrey Walker3 said:If you haven't had your period for 5 months after stopping the pill, something’s definitely up and you really ought to see a gynecologist. Make sure to get an exam and an ultrasound. Whatever you do, don't just start popping pills again on your own—something clearly shifted and you need to get it sorted out!

I stopped taking the pill and didn't have my period for 2 months, so I'd head straight to the OBGYN. Missing it for 5 months is a whole different story!

When it comes to amenorrhea, Google suggests waiting at least nine months before getting checked out... or so it claims...

I’m not entirely sure where the right place for this would be, so I suppose I’ll just ask here. I would appreciate it if those without medical expertise—myself included—refrained from offering mere guesswork or predictions. 🙂

Essentially, a woman has been taking oral contraceptives on a regular basis over an extended period. Then, she stops taking them abruptly. It is quite common for her period to skip following this sudden cessation, and those gaps can vary significantly, lasting anywhere from ten days to three months. My question concerns what happens if this absence continues for more than five months...

Furthermore, I have a second inquiry. Could this woman resume taking the pills even though she hasn't had a menstrual cycle in five months? And if she were to do so, what kind of physiological effect might that produce? If someone could provide some clarity on these matters, I would find it most helpful.

Taylor Campbell4 said:There is absolutely no way I am breaking my habit with Opera... 😳 (I actually miss it sometimes)
You just can't customize things nearly as much as you can in Opera.

Does IE even have mouse gestures, perhaps?

Yeah, me too. Honestly, I'm not switching now either. I can't live without speed dial.

Noah Sanchez39 said:@ Jonathan Morris40
Just based on my "rough guess" (since I don't have Vista / 7 at work, so I don't have IE9 handy), it seems to me that this "Opera-like speed dial" doesn't actually do what it's supposed to do: 😢
How to use the New Tab page in Internet Explorer 9

You could Pin a website to your taskbar, but that isn't quite IT... 😢

From what I've read, it probably isn't even a good idea to enable Suggested Sites (check the last 😠Note
)...

@ Taylor Campbell4 7 hard-to-find IE9 add-ons😉 (take a look at slide 5 of 9, specifically under Article)

On top of that, they can see which websites I'm visiting. Just wonderful... 😁

This might sound like a bit of a silly question, but I just can't seem to find the right setting. Regarding these popular sites, is there actually a way to manually assign specific pages within this Opera-like speed dial, or am I stuck with whatever they provide? If there's a way to customize them just like you would in Opera, I'll stick around, but if not, I am definitely making the switch to Internet Explorer...

Noah Sanchez39 said:Basically, every single extra tab you open in Internet Explorer 9 just stacks up behind the main window on the Taskbar, making the whole icon look like a damn deck of cards, doesn't it?

Go to Tools (Alt+X), then Internet Options, hit General, find the Tabs settings, and just uncheck "Show previews for individual tabs in the taskbar," then give Internet Explorer 9 a quick restart...

Well, bravo, genius, you actually nailed it. Thanks...👍

Regarding Internet Explorer 9, my initial impression is that it performs phenomenally. However, I am struggling with one specific situation... You see, when looking at the Windows taskbar, Opera doesn't show a preview for each individual tab, just for the window itself. But then, in IE, every single tab decides to display its own separate window preview down there. Since I tend to keep a massive amount of tabs open, I end up with a cluttered mess of windows stacked up on the taskbar. Is there any way to group them back into a single window...

I suppose I should have expected this kind of nonsense from you... The user says:
So, what I'm saying is that you don't necessarily need to be obsessing over the exact moment the SP1 release drops; it’s more than enough to just stay on top of things by running Windows Update regularly...

If you're actually inclined to believe what people are saying... SourceIt turns out that Internet Explorer 9 doesn't actually require SP1...

When Microsoft finally rolls out Internet Explorer 9, I can't help but wonder if they're going to make Windows 7 service pack 1 a mandatory requirement for the installation...

Let’s get this straight once and for all. Internet Explorer 9 is compatible with any system running either Windows 7 RTM or Windows 7 with service pack 1... However, the actual process differs depending on which version you are currently utilizing. If you happen to be running Windows 7 RTM, the installation of Internet Explorer 9 will bundle several necessary operating system components to make everything functional. On the other hand, if your machine is already running Windows 7 SP1, those specific components are already baked into the OS, meaning they don't need to be added again during the setup. Consequently, because those files are already sitting there waiting, you won't actually need to reboot your computer when installing Internet Explorer 9 on a system that already has Windows 7 SP1...

My Windows is always up to date anyway, so I was really just curious to see what they’re actually fixing or adding with this service pack... Thanks for the info...👍

Noah Sanchez39 said:The beta dropped in mid-July, the RC followed at the end of October, and we're looking at the final release sometime in the first quarter of 2011.

"SP1 includes both a roll-up of operating system updates and several new capabilities for Windows Server." (link)

Download info: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate (KB976932)

What would that actually entail in practice...

thanks for the heads-up!👍

Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last checked in here. Honestly, I haven't had much bandwidth to keep up with this thread, and it looks like quite a bit has shifted since my last visit... there was some talk about the first SP1 dropping within a week. What’s the actual status on that? Has it officially hit the streets yet? I've already upgraded my Windows, but I'm not even sure if I knew it happened... 😬

A little more detail would be appreciated. What specifically is this SP fixing? And why the sudden release after just a week? I’d really value any insight you guys could share. Cheers to all of you, good people. 👍