Posts by Rachel White3

Sam Williams3 said:I actually started taking them because my periods were all over the place—totally unpredictable. But honestly, they ended up being great for birth control, too. I’m way too much of a worrier to rely on just condoms, so having that extra layer of protection gives me some much-needed peace of mind.

Exactly. I actually started taking them just so I could predict exactly when my period would hit. My cycles used to be all over the place—anywhere from 35 to 40 days. Now that I’m on Diane 35, everything is dialed in. It usually shows up around day 25, lasts maybe two to four days, and then I'm good to go. 😁

Aaron Anderson72 said:I'm reaching out here because my doctor isn't in NYC right now, so I can't get an appointment anytime soon!

It all just hit me out of nowhere two days ago!
Blood in my urine, really bad stomach pains, burning, and this constant urge to go—it feels like I haven't left the bathroom!

The other symptoms disappeared just as fast as they showed up, but the burning is still there and my urine is still bloody!

What could this be? 🤔 What should I do since my doctor isn't available? 🤷

I was actually just at my doctor's office yesterday for the exact same thing. She had me do a quick dipstick test immediately. She told me if the results were bad, she'd start me on meds, but if they were okay, she'd send me for a culture and a referral to a gynecologist. Apparently, it's often a vaginal infection that manifests through the urinary tract, which causes that pressure feeling and the blood in the urine... Well, my test showed blood, so she sent me off for a culture...