From what I’ve read, almost all birth control pills carry some risk of blood clots, though Logest seems to have a slightly higher risk profile than the rest. And since it has the lowest hormone dosage, it’s obvious that the risk isn't just about the amount of hormones you're taking.
Look, if you’re getting regular blood work done and everything comes back clean, you aren't going to suffer a stroke from birth control. That risk only really applies if you already have an underlying clotting issue, which is exactly why those tests exist. My doctor put me on Logest, but she made sure I got my blood checked first—specifically to run a coagulation panel.
When it comes to pills, just like any other method, no expert or scientist is going to claim they are 100% safe. At most, you’re looking at 99.9%. That leaves that 0.1% margin—and damn it, someone is always going to end up in that percentage.
Chris Lopez59 said:At the end of the day, I doubt any Google search—assuming you're healthy—can tell you which pill is actually best for you 🤷 realistically, you won't know until you try it
If I were in this hypothetical situation, here is what I would prescribe. Either I’d go with the medication my patients complain about the least, or I’d choose the one with the lowest hormone dosage to minimize the impact on the body
That isn't how it works. From everything I've heard regarding birth control, so many women struggle with them that there is no such thing as a "universal" pill that works for everyone. Even with the famous Yasmin, plenty of women have issues.
Logest has the lowest hormone content, yet it can cause some really nasty side effects. There are no rules here.
I went through something similar a few years back. About 15 days after my period ended, I started bleeding again, and it just wouldn't stop for 10 straight days. I saw my OB-GYN, and they put me on some medication that finally cleared it up. It hasn't happened since, though I did start birth control afterward, so who knows—maybe it would have returned if I wasn't on it. My doctor never even bothered to explain why it happened in the first place.
But here’s the main difference: I didn't have any pain. That pain you're describing sounds suspicious. You're clearly hurting from something.
Hi everyone. I figured I’d share my experience with the different pills I’ve tried so far. CILEST - These were my first ones. I bled for the entire month and felt incredibly bloated; it was a total nightmare. After just one month, I said "never again." TRIQUILAR - Weight, mood, and bloating were all fine—no issues there. However, my libido vanished, and I couldn't handle contact lenses (it felt like having sand in my eyes). LOGEST - I took these for a few months a couple of years ago and they were perfect; zero symptoms. The only issue was availability at the time, so I had to get them from a friend in Austin. (By the way, she was getting them via prescription for free, not for medical reasons, just for contraception).
I had to switch back to Triquilar because sourcing them from Austin was too much of a hassle. So, I stayed on Triquilar until last month. I decided to take a break, but my period never arrived (it was due April 6th). I went to my gynecologist and found out I have PCOS, anovulatory cycles, and a hormonal imbalance. She prescribed vaginal inserts to jumpstart my cycle (I start using them this Thursday) and put me on Logest long-term. She mentioned that given my condition, Triquilar wasn't actually the best choice for me. She suggested Yasmin, but since I told her Logest worked so well, she gave me those instead. She noted they are excellent pills, though there is a slightly higher risk of blood clots compared to others, so I need to run some tests.
I saw a private specialist for this; my regular doctor at the local clinic never caught the ovarian issue, so clearly it hasn't been treated properly.
Soy isn't actually that healthy on its own, despite what everyone thinks, and frankly, I find it disgusting in any form.
Look, my ovaries have basically quit on me. I'm not ovulating at all, so I don't think I can avoid synthetic hormones this time. Man, I've felt like I'm going through menopause for the last two days. I haven't started the pills I was prescribed yet, hoping things might kickstart naturally, but there's been zero progress. No period yet, and I just feel worse and worse.
Brenda Robinson54 said:I'm in the exact same boat. The only difference is I’ve been on the pill for about two years now and everything has always been totally normal. My period usually starts four days after my last pill, lasts for seven days, and I'm already starting the next pack in the meantime.
She showed up after four days this time, only to last three?
Pregnancy? Stress? An eating disorder? Something else?
All three scenarios you mentioned are possible, though it’s most likely just stress. It’s probably nothing. Everyone deals with an irregular cycle or a weird period every now and then.
If you're actually worried, just take a pregnancy test to be safe. I doubt that's even what's happening, but if you go see your doctor, they'll probably run one first anyway. My gynecologist did an ultrasound and didn't see anything, but she ran a test anyway just to be safe. If it comes back negative—which, let's be honest, is almost a certainty—just wait until you see what your next period looks like.
I'm not trying to scare you into thinking you're pregnant—I honestly don't believe you are. But if you were, I’d say it would be the responsible thing to do, regardless of how slim the odds might seem. Maybe you should see a gynecologist, but if you don't go private, we all know you won't be seen for nearly a month.
Chloe King77 said:How dangerous is this really? Is treatment even an option? I'm 27 and have never been on birth control...
If you are 100% certain there's no chance of pregnancy, it’s likely not dangerous at all. You might not even need treatment. If you've never had cycle issues before, it could just be a minor temporary glitch. If your doctor decides to intervene, they'll either prescribe something to trigger a normal period or just tell you to wait until your next cycle to see how things settle.
Based on these symptoms alone, you have nothing to worry about.
Chloe King77 said:My period arrived yesterday and it's almost over already. It's really light, which is weird because it's usually much heavier. I know for a fact I'm not pregnant, so I'm ruling that out. It must be a hormonal imbalance. What am I looking at here? I can't even call my OB-GYN until Monday just to get an appointment in two or three weeks. I'm honestly pretty anxious and crying about it... How dangerous is this? Is there even a way to treat it? I'm 27 and I've never been on birth control...
Do you have any other symptoms besides that? It’s likely stress or a minor hormonal shift. Did you have PMS?
For me, periods have always been very light and short (about 3-4 days), except for the occasional heavy one that lasted 5-6 days, though there was no pattern to it.
Right now, mine is late (it was due April 4th—still nothing). I went to my doctor and they diagnosed me with PCOS—I don't ovulate at all. I'm 25, and nobody had ever realized it until now.
I'm not saying you have PCOS too, but anything is possible. With the constant weather changes and temperature swings lately, it can definitely affect your cycle, especially if you're stressed. Don't panic; it's probably nothing serious. Just see your OB-GYN for an ultrasound to make sure everything is fine.
Honestly, I’m just a mess. It’s probably genetic, since both my mom and sister deal with PCOS, though they’ve always had irregular cycles. Mine, on the other hand, have been so predictable you could practically set a watch by them. I wasn't even worried about it until this happened.
On top of everything else, I’m dealing with an enlarged thyroid and a lump in my breast... now there's yet another thing I have to "get checked every six months." This whole situation is getting incredibly frustrating. Man, it feels like I'm constantly running from one doctor's appointment to the next.
Chris Lopez59 said:Since you have PCOS, these issues have been there for a while... I'm surprised they're just showing up now. Probably the pill's fault...
If I were you, I'd try managing this with natural remedies to ensure everything is fine when you decide to have kids.
Yeah, it’s weird for me too. My cycles have always been regular until now. No issues at all. I don't even know how to fix it. I heard birth control is basically the only treatment for PCOS.
Right now, my ovaries are completely failing me. My OBGYN saw a follicle on my right ovary and thinks ovulation might happen in 5 or 6 days—meaning my period should come in about 3 weeks—but we'll see if I actually ovulate. She gave me some pills to start in 7 days because she wants to give my ovary a chance to ovulate on its own first.
So, I went to see my OB-GYN today. It turns out my PCOS is making ovulation pretty much impossible right now. I was prescribed some pills to kickstart my period, after which I’ll need to start taking Logitech.
My doctor made it clear that Trigueros isn't an option for me.
My ovulation happened at the end of April. It was supposed to be on the 22nd, but it was late (I can tell by the discharge, and I can feel it too). This stabbing sensation is different; I don't even know how to describe it. I've never felt ovarian pain quite like this before.
That whitish discharge usually shows up right before my period starts, except this time it was much heavier and then just stopped, even though there's no bleeding yet.
The pregnancy itself isn't what's worrying me anymore—three different tests have made that clear enough. What I am concerned about is this sharp stabbing sensation in my ovaries I've had for the last three days. To be blunt, I'm worried because I don't know what's going on. I've had several waves of cramps lately that feel just like my period is coming, but nothing happens. They just come and go. I'm also having frequent bowel movements (3 or 4 times a day), though it isn't diarrhea—not sure if there's any connection there. Additionally, I've noticed a heavy white discharge.
Regarding the tests, I only mentioned them for context. Too many women take a test the moment their period is late, get a negative result, and just assume they're fine.
I asked the pharmacist about those pregnancy tests, specifically the one I used. Victoria's Secret (and the others I tried) are supposed to be super reliable even a few days before a missed period, though apparently, they aren't always that foolproof. I told her mine was negative on the day my period was due, but she said it’s entirely possible I just took it too early, regardless of what the instructions claim.
The next one I took was on the third day of being late, but it was just some cheap one from $6.75. She recommended I try one more once I was a week late, so I went back to Victoria's Secret. Her take is that if it still shows negative after a full week of being late, there's almost zero chance I'm pregnant.
According to her, when women see a positive result 20 days after a missed period, it’s usually because the period wasn't actually delayed by pregnancy in the first place—it was already going to be late. Pregnancy just happened in the meantime because ovulation shifted. Basically, the woman conceived right around her expected period or even later.
At least, that's what she says. (I guess a pharmacist knows a thing or two).
Just giving you an update, though nothing has really changed. Menge hasn't arrived, and there isn't even a hint that it’s on its way. I couldn't get an appointment with my OB-GYN until Thursday; they were completely booked up before then. In the meantime, I've taken three more tests, and they were all negative.
Now I'm starting to get seriously worried that something is fundamentally wrong, especially since I'm getting these sharp pains in my ovaries.
If your cycle stays this long but remains regular, then it's just your body's baseline. There's no reason to panic. I know PCOS can cause cycles to stretch out, but in those cases, periods are usually unpredictable and vary wildly.
In my opinion, you have nothing to worry about—especially if an OB-GYN gave you a clean bill of health during an exam.
I wanted to ask you something—did you experience any issues with spotting after you stopped taking birth control pills?
Jamie Newman5 said:If you figure out what’s causing this sudden surge in libido, send me a PM. I'm thinking about slipping some of those pills into my wife's hot cocoa.☕
Ha. Ha. Ha. 😂😂
I'd love to, but I'm asking myself the same thing.
swiftmason8 said:I think you're just panicking for no reason... I already told you... you've clearly mixed everything up, which means things are probably just a bit out of whack in your system... you'll feel better once you calm down... and regarding what you said, just wait a few more days... give yourself until Wednesday, for instance... it's the weekend after all.. maybe things will settle. if nothing happens by then, take a test and we'll see.. whatever happens... whether it's positive or negative.. any OBGYN can check you and tell you how to proceed with medication etc.
Just relax and step away from this forum for a bit. It won't help you much... we all just share our own experiences here, and no two women are the same, so it'll only confuse you further—or worse, mislead you, which is the last thing you need right now.
Look, I’m the type of person who is going to worry regardless. Besides, you all have helped calm me down a bit, because I'm a massive worrier and don't always think rationally. Hearing other people's stories is helpful and I know there's no actual reason to panic, but there's still that nagging doubt in the back of my mind. And I won't be at peace until my cycle gets back to normal.
I realize that everyone's experience is different and every woman's situation is unique. None of us here are doctors, so nobody can claim anything with absolute certainty; naturally, everyone's opinion and experience should be taken with a grain of salt.
Still, when five different people tell me I shouldn't worry—it's soothing and helps.