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Chris Howard2 said:Does anyone happen to know what time they stop drawing blood at the Siget Community Health Center?

I called them just the other day and I think they do it between 7:00 and 9:00 AM. It’s probably best to give them a quick ring to confirm, though, since I can't be absolutely certain.😉

Jamie Gray86 said:Tracking fertile windows is the worst way to prevent pregnancy.
I just read a study claiming there's no reliable correlation. Apparently, plenty of women end up pregnant even during their supposed "off" days or during their period. 🙂

Stick to condoms or the pill. 🙂

They didn't get pregnant during "infertile" days; their cycles are just irregular, so their window doesn't align with the norm.
It’s the same for me. My cycle is all over the place, making it impossible to track anything accurately.
🤷
Someone mentioned the Mayo Clinic tests, and if I recall correctly, they are pretty expensive.

swiftbison25 said:I'm also considering mixing "Pull It Out" with the Patentex Oval formula.😁

I've tried it myself and I'm happy with the results.👍

Karen Thomas25 said:Great topic. This is a struggle for me too.😢

Is there really nothing else besides:
pills or patches—which mean dealing with veins, cellulite, and all those "benefits."
condoms—they're expensive, they break, they chafe, they sting, and they’re never there when you actually need them. Just... ugh. 👎
IUDs—not an option for me.🤷
diaphragms—where do you even get one? How do you use it? What's the cost?
vaginal rings—first time hearing about this. I might try it. What are the perks?
Do you use one every single time, or does one last a few days?
sponges—like that old Seinfeld joke. Does that even exist in real life? 😁

What else is out there? Is there anything left?
Aside from old wives' tales and rubbing your stomach?

Haha, that sponge is still a mystery to me, too.😁

I'm using condoms right now and I am definitely not satisfied.😢 Starting tomorrow, I'll check the local pharmacies for those vaginal rings. Hopefully, they work better.😉
There's an entire thread dedicated to them, so take a look..

If they offer those tests at the community health center, I don't see any issue with it. Just pay the fee and get them done.
I'd suggest checking with some private labs too. If the price difference isn't massive, going private is much easier—you don't have to wake up at dawn or wait around forever. I believe they can even fax you the results if you can't pick them up in person.

Exactly, it’s not possible. You don't have a primary care doctor to just write you a referral, right?
I'm not sure what the costs are, but you should give them a call.

If you bring a referral to the community health center, there shouldn't be any cost beyond a possible copay. It’s best to just call ahead and ask. That’s what I always do—I hate wasting my time walking there for nothing.

Sam Castillo7 said:In that case, you definitely need to consult a hematologist—which would be wise given your family history—and find a serious gynecologist experienced in blood disorders and genetic conditions. Don't go to a private clinic or a small local office; go to a major hospital.

I once had a gynecologist at a high-end private clinic prescribe hormones just to burst my cysts. This was only two months after my thrombosis, so the clot was still technically in my system. Her excuse was that "it wasn't estrogen" and therefore it was safe. 🙄 She even called a colleague to confirm the prescription. It made zero sense to me, so I called my own doctor instead. She told me absolutely NOT to take them, though she didn't have a solution for the cysts either; her plan was just to wait for my period and see what happened. Because I hated their uncertainty and lack of a real plan, I went to the hospital, went straight to the OBGYN department, and spoke with specialists who handle these cases every single day. 😉 They fixed it, very successfully.🙂

Sam Castillo7, thank you so much for the help. 🙂
If I discover anything else, I'll post it here to share with everyone. 🙂
Either way, I'm sticking to condoms until further notice. 😛

Sam Castillo7 said:I know Yasmin is a combination pill, I just got confused. Regardless, no decent doctor is going to recommend any kind of hormone given that family history. You don't even know if you have certain genetic mutations that make you prone to thrombosis. No one is going to run those tests unless they have to. Obviously.

Get a second or third opinion. Not all gynecologists are properly trained; some have zero clue about coagulation or the factors that trigger it. I’m just telling you what three different doctors told me—my regular OBGYN, the surgeon who operated on me, and the specialist who scheduled my appointment. They didn't even bother mentioning internists or hematologists. They were blunt: no hormonal options, ever again. Period.

Thrombosis is a massive, grueling illness that requires at least a year of treatment. Dealing with condoms or extra precautions is nothing compared to the risks of a blood clot.

Good luck finding the right contraception!🙂

That is exactly the point... the first doctor I asked said it wasn't an option. But the other three I consulted say I can take the pill.😕

Sam Castillo7 said:Look, there aren't any contraceptive pills available for women who have dealt with thrombosis, fall into high-risk categories, or similar. Cerazette is just like Yasmin—it's a pill containing only progesterone, which is the same hormone.

I am speaking from direct experience. Yasmin was the trigger for a thrombosis that I barely survived. No one in my family has ever had deep vein thrombosis. However, I carry two genetic mutations that Yasmin "activated," and that's how it happened. Now, I am done with pills entirely. Every doctor I've consulted—from my internist and hematologist to my gynecologist—has told me the same thing. That is the end of the conversation. Condoms, and that's it.

That was a bit depressing to read. I am truly sorry you went through that. It makes me realize this could happen to me too, which is exactly why I stopped taking Yasmin.
Since then, I have been researching various pill options, trying to find a solution—a method of contraception I can use without the constant fear of thrombosis. Because of that, I have to correct you, because what you wrote isn't entirely accurate.
The fact is, Yasmin and Cerazette are not the same. Yasmin is a combined pill (containing two hormones: progestagen and estrogen), whereas Cerazette is what we call a mini-pill or a Progestagen-only-pill. This distinction is vital. My doctor specifically told me that I cannot take combined pills because of the estrogen.
I haven't spoken with my gynecologist about mini-pills yet, so I won't claim they are safe for me. If anyone here knows more, please let us know. 🙂

I’m dealing with the exact same thing 😢—specifically, my dad has a history of thrombosis, so my doctor basically told me to stay away from standard birth control pills (even though I was taking them fine before all this came to light). Now, I’m back at square one, trying to find a reliable alternative.
I actually sought out a second opinion from another OBGYN who argued that thrombosis risk should really only be assessed based on maternal or sisterly history... which honestly just leaves me feeling more confused than before.
In the meantime, I found out there are options available even for women with a genetic predisposition to blood clots. These are mini-pills (like Cerazette, for instance). I have an appointment with a new specialist next week, and I plan to bring this up.
Regardless, my advice is to talk it through with your doctor. There has to be a better way than just relying on condoms. 😉
The pill worked perfectly for me until I found out about my father's condition. 😢
If anyone here has actual experience with these mini-pills, please let me know. 🙂