Since I wasn't sure if I should post this on the Yaz thread or the Yasmin thread, I figured I'd just try it here. 🙂 So, I’m currently on Yaz, but I’d really like to switch back to Yasmin because it worked much better for me in several ways. Here’s the situation: my appointment with my gynecologist is scheduled for November 19th, but my last active pill in my current Yaz pack will be on November 17th. According to the Yasmin instructions, you can start taking them the day after finishing the active pills from another brand—which, in my case, would be Yaz. The catch is that on November 18th, I won't have my prescription for Yasmin yet, so I can't start them immediately. My plan is to take a standard 4-day break, but instead of starting a new pack of Yaz on the 22nd, I’ll start the Yasmin. I just want to double-check: during those 4 days of the break, I won't be protected, right? So I’ll need to use some other form of contraception during that time? Thanks! 🙂
My cycle got all messed up lately; it’s been stretched out way longer than usual. Honestly, I didn't deal with intense cramps or long durations before this, so I can't really speak to your specific situation, but things will likely settle back to normal soon.
But Blondy should really have a capital letter there. You make a fair point jadetrucker43, I can't stand seeing things smashed together like that either. If they could just write it as Blondy ri, that would be ideal; if not, I guess we'll just have to live with it. Still. 😁
Alright, so should I switch to the white pills today and then just carry on normally once I start the new pack? And I’m good to go for sex without any issues, right? Because it’s the only protection my partner and I have. 🙂
Since I'm not getting any traction on the YAZ thread, I figured I’d try my luck here. 🙂 Basically, I’ve misplaced my YAZ instructions and need some clarification. I want to shift my period start date. Right now, it’s scheduled for Wednesday, but I’d prefer it to happen on Sunday—so, three days earlier. My question is: should I skip three pink pills and transition straight to the white ones and then start the new pack? Or should I finish all the pink pills, take one white pill, and then move on to the new pack? Thanks! 😁
My friend was cheated out of three months; her prescription was supposed to be renewed every quarter, but that’s not always the case. Honestly, just check with your local pharmacist—rules aren't always set in stone. I personally know a few women whose prescriptions last for six months, and for other types of medication, they typically issue them for an entire year. So... just ask. You've got nothing to lose.🙂
Actually, it’s valid for a full year, but I’m not sure which specific recipe earns you that freebie. Maybe the Diane 35? If that’s the case, then their "one-year validity" claim doesn't really hold water.
So why don't you just start them properly from day one of your cycle? Honestly, you could have already planned ahead and scheduled things so they wouldn't interfere when you're actually spending time with your partner, rather than just letting your body throw you a curveball for no reason.
You might be experiencing some spotting, which is actually pretty common if you're on birth control. My advice? You should probably stop taking them, and if the bleeding doesn't clear up, give your OB-GYN a call at the very least.
Ashley Moore8 said:Finally, an answer to my question and finally someone with some actual brains🙂 haha thanks for the post
Look at you saying "finally someone smart." Honestly, thinking that way does more harm than good. As long as you're getting laid, I guess it doesn't matter. 🙄
Scott Brown31 said:Been using Yasmin for about a year now. Pretty happy with it—my chest actually grew a bit, which is nice.😁 Put on a little weight too, I guess my appetite just kicked in out of nowhere. Haven't bothered with any blood work or anything—probably gonna stick with it for a while longer.🙂
Good grief, there has been quite a lot going on here lately. 😲 I can't tell if it's just me, though deep down I know it isn't, but I honestly couldn't make heads or tails of half the posts—specifically those from our dear slyscout192 and her husband. All I see is a chaotic jumble of words, topped off by an even larger mess of spelling and grammar errors. To top it all off, there’s this constant repetition of the word 'platitude,' which he tosses around as if he doesn't actually understand what it means—or perhaps he just hasn't realized how many platitudes he's written himself. It is truly baffling how someone can claim to be an authority on topics like birth control while clearly demonstrating a total lack of understanding regarding its effects, not to mention his own church's prohibitions and stances 😲
On a brighter note, I am glad to see the President is opposing this legislation, and I sincerely hope everything is rectified as soon as possible. 🙂
You were the one who kicked things off with the whole discussion on God and spirituality—specifically whether a child is destined for us or not. I was simply building on that by offering my own perspective. Look, it’s that last point you made that sticks out to me. You’re suggesting that a person needs to be healthy, wealthy, and possess all sorts of specific advantages just to adopt. It makes it sound like it isn't nearly as straightforward as it should be. And sure, there are all kinds of believers out there, and you’re a perfect example of that. It feels almost malicious how you're adding 😁 the fact that this law was passed, as if you personally stand to gain something from it, or as if you're celebrating its enactment. That's certainly one way to interpret faith. 🙄 But honestly, I think we’ve drifted way too far from the actual topic. My sincere hope is just that this law gets amended very soon, and that'll be that. This whole situation just proves we're typical Americans—the only ones in the entire US with three pages of nonsense. Bravo, truly commendable work. 👋
slyscout192 said:I think discussions about "God" belong on a different forum, not this one. Furthermore, if you believe that this "SAME" entity you mentioned doesn't exist, then you wouldn't even exist yourself. In my view, God doesn't personally interfere with this legislation; rather, it's the church and the Catholic faith that do. Personally, I completely agree with you, and I'm not sure why you feel attacked by me—I am simply stating my opinion just as you are. This law is strictly a matter of religious and ecclesiastical business because it directly impacts marriage and the family unit. As for Sunday Mass, I don't go there to listen to sermons; instead, I go to gather wise moral advice and life lessons so that people like you have something intelligent to say. Regardless of whether you agree with this law or not, things won't happen according to your wishes; they will happen however Congress decides. 😁
I wasn't trying to convince you that He doesn't exist, so please spare me the "if He hadn't existed, you wouldn't be here" argument when I choose not to believe in His existence. That is my choice, just as believing is yours. But let's move past my atheism and your theism. My point was that people who aren't believers also get married and want to have children, which is why I believe the church and religion should have absolutely no connection to these matters—none at all—just like any other issue in the country. Yet, they continue to stick their noses where they don't belong. 🙄 Ah, yes, and as for Congress—heaven help us. It’s hardly a surprise that things are the way they are when we are led by people who insist on implementing medieval laws. ☕
Look, in this country, unlike anywhere else, we aren't all believers. For that reason, you simply shouldn't mix God and politics. Why on earth should one single church feel entitled to meddle in everything? Fine, you believe in God, and if God decides to bless someone with a child, then so be it. But here’s the thing: I don't believe in God—I truly don't think He exists. As an American citizen, I find this law absolutely absurd. The church needs to mind its own business, and this certainly isn't one of them. You should keep your spiritual and moral lectures strictly for Sunday service.
If you tell your primary care physician that you need blood work done because you're on birth control, they’ll know exactly what to order. In principle, though, the big ones you want to watch are your liver enzymes, iron levels, and cholesterol—and it wouldn't hurt to check your coagulation profile too.
My apologies then; reading your post, I mistakenly thought you were trying to distance yourself from the situation out of pure panic. That was my error. I am rooting for you and the little one! 🙂
Kate Brown33 said:Actually, I’d say I have my doubts. 😉
It's just that I'm a little nervous. This hasn't happened to me once in the decade plus that I've had my period, so I'm honestly worried that if I keep going at this rate, I might lose my cycle entirely. 🤷
I'm just hoping everything turns out okay.
Look, if you're really stressed about it, just go ask an OB-GYN. Come to think of it, my periods have always been lighter and shorter during the summer months—that's just how my body works. 🤷
Nicole Green59 said:But here's the thing: 🙂 I got my period on April 8th, then May 8th, then June 18th—that's when I started getting worried. Then July 8th came, and it only lasted about three days... pregnancy is possible since we had sex in the last 8-10 days, but the test is negative and the ultrasound doesn't show anything either... since I can't tell if I'm pregnant, I'm waiting for my next period, but here's the question: when should I expect it? Should I count this light bleeding this month and expect my period around August 8th, or should I look toward the 18th instead??? Help!
I would say before August 8th. And start using protection.