Nathan Baker said:...mainly because they cost more, which is reason number one in my book. Looking at the online prices, it looks like I'd be out roughly $50 in about a month. Honestly, the moment he started singing their praises, my skepticism kicked in; I can't help but wonder if there's some kickback involved, especially since the guy is a total crook. He even tried to sell me on those instead of Diane, despite the fact that I have PCOS.
So, apparently, they have a lower dosage, which might theoretically make them "healthier," but I still have to say—that price tag is 👎.
Aren't Diane pills essentially the same thing— $47? Does anyone know which ones are the most affordable?
I’ve been taking Yasmin for four years now, and the only real difference I've noticed is that my periods aren't painful anymore (unlike before, when I used to end up in the ER due to the cramps).
Mood swings - 0 points Breast growth - 0 points Increased appetite - 0 points Effect on acne (I have very little anyway) - 0 points
So, yes, everything is subjective.
p.s. I’ve noticed there is a massive amount of misinformation circulating among the general population—both women and men, though who really asks them?... things like oral contraceptives causing infertility or causing extreme weight gain.
Hey Steve... those of us without high-tech fitness trackers basically just wing it. We rely on things like stair climbing, sprints, jogging, laps in the pool, or tracking time on an elliptical to see if we're actually making progress. I hit the stairs every single day—usually at a steady pace, though sometimes I'll push it just to test myself. About a month ago, I was up an extra floor and a half 😬 . Maybe focusing on sprinting is more practical, but I have to avoid it because of an injury (I’d rather prioritize my cardio over pushing through pain), and I don't get to the local YMCA often enough for pool laps to be a reliable metric.
On a side note—to the original poster—how much do you weigh and what specific issues are you dealing with? You didn't come here for no reason, so why not share? 🤷
Maria Torres54 — just make sure you don't overdo it 🙂
Forget about the scale for a moment... grab a tape measure and a mirror instead 😁 and more importantly—how many flights of stairs can you sprint up before you're completely winded?
That will give you the clearest picture of where you actually stand and whether you're moving forward or slipping backward 👍
Weight is actually the least important factor here... don't focus on it at all. What really matters is your conditioning, overall health, and body composition.
The metric you should actually be tracking is your waist circumference at the navel level.👍
For men, staying under 35 inches is generally fine, but exceeding 39 inches indicates a significant health risk.
For women, the target range is typically between 31 and 35 inches.