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gentlesurfer72 said:I have a question. A friend gave me some birth control pills and I took four of them. She told me they might just cause a little nausea and that they won't cause bleeding, but instead, they just stop a pregnancy from developing... Is that actually possible? I'm a bit worried, though I know she wasn't lying to me; some of her friends use those pills and didn't bleed or get pregnant. The pills are dark yellow. Thanks.
Honey, I’m not entirely sure what your goal was with those pills, but if you were trying to use them as an "emergency contraceptive," you really need to see a gynecologist. Taking that massive dose of hormones all at once without medical supervision isn't safe—the side effects can be quite intense.
(P.S. — An emergency contraceptive only works effectively if taken within 24, or at most 48 hours, after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better the chances it will work.)
If you are looking to use them for regular birth control, I’d advise seeing a doctor again so they can prescribe the specific brand that works best for your body.
You don't necessarily need a full exam if you aren't comfortable, though I highly recommend it if you are sexually active (especially if you aren't using condoms). It's enough to just visit your OB-GYN, tell them you want to start contraception, and they'll likely send you for blood work. Once they have those results, they can pick the right option for you.
Don't let fear or embarrassment hold you back... please look after yourself. You're young!
restlesstiger102 said:My OB-GYN told me that when your libido takes a hit, it’s basically your body’s way of signaling that it's time for a break. I had been on them for two years straight, and about a week before I finally stopped, my sex drive just completely tanked. So, I've been taking a break for six months now.
I went through the exact same thing once before, so I decided to take a hiatus then too. Everything improved during that break, and now that I've been back on the pill for two years, I'm facing the same issue again.
I decided to step away from them. I haven't taken any pills for nearly a year—ten months, to be precise.
I've scheduled a follow-up appointment with my doctor to see what their take is this time around...
As for my sex drive? I'm still waiting for it like I'm waiting for 😉Godot
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I’m dealing with a similar issue to *zodiac*, so rather than starting a whole new thread, I figured I’d jump in here and see if anyone can offer some insight.
To give you the breakdown: my main struggle is a significantly low libido (which seems unrelated to my birth control) and painful intercourse whenever we actually do try.
Since I started being sexually active, I’ve been on oral contraceptives.
At first, it was... let me think... I believe they were called Trinovum... those didn't sit right with me. Then I switched to Triquilar, which also wasn't a great fit, then Celeste... then Logest... (all under a doctor's supervision, of course), until eventually, I landed on Yasmin.
Yasmin seemed to work for me (or maybe it still does?!).
But the core issue remains: that extremely low drive.
Because of this, I went to see my gynecologist. Her initial advice was just to relax, manage my stress levels, and maybe watch a movie with my partner to get in the mood... all while staying on Yasmin.
My partner and I tried watching movies and various adult content, and I did my absolute best to unwind... but nothing happened.
The desire just isn't there, and even when he tries to stimulate me, my body doesn't respond—I can't achieve any natural lubrication.
So, back to the gynecologist, who suggested using a lubricant this time. We’ve practically tried every brand on the market. They help a little, sure, but the actual act is still painful.
Naturally, that meant another doctor's visit... and this time, she advised me to stop taking Yasmin altogether.
It’s been... well, about a year now, but nothing has changed. (I’m not currently on Yasmin or any other form of contraception—since, uh, well, I don't really need it at the moment... cough, cough...)
I truly love my partner; he's the one person I can see myself growing old with (I know that sounds a bit sentimental, but it's the truth). So, I don't think the issue lies with our connection.
But because of how I am right now, our relationship is suffering. As understanding as he is, I’m genuinely afraid he won't be able to deal with this situation much longer.
Sorry for such a long post... I just wanted to provide as much context as possible.
Ultimately, my question is: has anyone else here dealt with something like this? And if so, how did you fix it?