So, I went in for some routine bloodwork last week and my liver enzymes were way up—AST was at 195 and ALT was sitting at 111. I've honestly never had any issues with them, or even anything regarding my liver in general.
Fast forward to today—I just got more blood drawn, hasn't even been a full seven days, and boom, everything is back within the normal range. Is it actually possible they messed up the measurement last time? Or can those levels really drop that fast in just a week? It feels like they should indicate some kind of liver damage, but does the liver really bounce back that quickly, or was it just a lab error?
Thanks for the reply! So, I guess I should probably start getting my checkups done now—that way I can finally get my nose sorted out by this time next year :P.
Hey, quick question—does insurance cover a deviated septum surgery regardless of how bad it is? Since I used to do a lot of kickboxing, my septum got pretty crooked—it actually looks like a little "C" from the outside now. I haven’t actually seen a specialist yet, so I have no clue what’s going on inside. It doesn't really bother me day-to-day, but whenever I go out for a run, breathing gets a bit rough. As far as looks go, I'm not looking for a makeover or anything—I just want to straighten the septum so my nose goes back to how it was before.
Are there any support groups in Washington, D.C., where families of those who’ve passed away can get together? It’s been a year since my dad passed—my mom, my sister, and I just don't talk about it at all—and lately, things have been feeling a bit heavier than usual 😢. I really feel the need to just talk to someone... maybe people my own age (I'm 23, by the way) who actually get it, but I'm honestly not sure where to even start looking...
Looks like I’m messing up too 🙂. Summer's been such a blur—honestly, I haven't even been keeping track of the days. So, I was supposed to take my first pill this past Friday, but I was totally convinced it was Thursday. Turns out, instead of Friday at 9 PM, I didn't get around to taking it until Saturday at noon—didn't even realize my mistake until the next night when I finally rushed out to grab it.
I've been on the pill for almost four years now, and honestly, I think these hormones have just become part of my DNA at this point—do I really need to use extra protection for the next seven days? I seriously can't stand condoms—I'd much rather skip the action entirely than deal with them. I'm on Lindynette 30 🙂>
You're definitely protected, but honestly—not sure if you'll get your period since you've been off the pill for a few days. If you'd just jumped straight onto the next pack, I bet you could've pushed it back another month for sure.
So, when a blood clot gets deep in your leg veins, it travels straight up to the lungs through the circulation—hitting the right side of the heart before heading into the pulmonary arteries—which basically turns it into a pulmonary embolism. It’s a real thing, definitely not uncommon. Have you been getting regular checkups? Like, have your labs always come back clean? And are you in any high-risk categories—think things like cholesterol issues, smoking, or maybe just some family history? Luckily, everything turned out okay in the end...
crimsonpanther16 said:Hey everyone. I’m considering starting birth control again for a few specific reasons. I used them years ago for acne issues, but I eventually stopped because they completely threw my cycle out of whack. It took a while to get back to normal. My recent attempt to get back on a prescription didn't go well at all. My doctor tried to push a single brand on me and basically ignored my concerns when I told her it wasn't working for my body. Now, I'm on the hunt for a new gynecologist and a better option.
I'm not sure how things have changed lately. I used to take Diane-35 via prescription, and it worked fine for me. Is it still possible to get these through insurance, or is everything strictly out-of-pocket now? Also, if anyone can recommend a solid OB-GYN who will actually listen and prescribe what I need without making it a whole ordeal, I’d really appreciate it. I’m over 30, and frankly, I don't have the patience for the judgmental looks some doctors give you because of that. Whether or not I want kids is my business, not theirs. Thanks.
Basically, all pills require a prescription, though you might pay full price for some while others are partially covered by insurance. For Lindynette, you'll usually just be looking at a partial co-pay around $22-$11, depending on which one you end up on. Also, you didn't mention where you're located—are you looking for someone in the NYC area or somewhere else? Mine is great, but unfortunately, she isn't taking new patients anymore.
Joshua Garcia5 said:Since there isn't much going on in the Novynette thread, I figured I’d ask here instead. After being on Lindynette 20 for a year, my doctor just switched me over to Novynette. He told me that once I finish my current pack of Lindynette, I should take the standard seven-day break and then start the Novynette. However, looking at the Novynette instructions, it says if you're switching from another birth control that follows the 21+7 pattern, you don't actually need to take a break—you can just start the new ones immediately. So now I'm stuck wondering: should I follow my doctor's advice, or stick to what the pill packaging actually says? 🤷
E: Just to add, today is the eighth day of my break, so I'm really not sure if I should be starting the new pack today or if I should wait until after my next period.
I don't get it—your doctor told you to take a seven-day break like usual, and the instructions say skip the breaks entirely, so why are you even asking about taking a whole month off? What’s the point? Since it’s already day eight, you should probably just start up again—that’s what the doc recommended, anyway. If you go on a month-long hiatus, you aren't actually accomplishing anything in terms of "cleansing" or whatever... you're just going to mess with your hormones and end up causing yourself problems.
Just follow the instructions—I’m not totally sure what the fine print says, but everything seems broken down week by week. If it tells you to finish the placebo and then move straight onto the next pack, just go with it.
Hey, you’re definitely more prone to infections—like yeast or UTIs—while you're on these pills. Personally, I don't run into any issues unless I'm taking antibiotics. I don't think fungal stuff is really a side effect, so maybe it's just a one-off thing? Might be worth waiting until your next period to see how you feel then.
Gary Rivera2 said:So, because of these infections, I ended up on Ninur :/ My doctor told me it's fine as long as I don't take Ninur and Belara at the exact same time—just that I should take the Ninur a bit earlier... But now I'm worried about whether I need backup protection. My GP mentioned that since Ninur isn't an antibiotic, but more like Uroseptik, it might not necessarily interfere with the efficacy... Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks 🙂
If the instructions don't say to dial it back—then we’re good to go. And if the doctor gave you the green light too? Then it’s all systems go. Even they don't really know themselves—so I just end up following whatever the manual says. 😁
Walter Ramirez3 said:At the gynecologist, everything checked out—no cysts, ovaries look fine, and the pills are working for me. I think I just overdid it with my workouts these past three weeks. I was prescribed some folic acid to drink, and I took two Yaza pills yesterday evening and one this morning. I’m going to stay on track, but I still have this bleeding... 🤷
It'll probably clear up after your period hits. For me, during my first month hitting the gym about five times a week, I had that same spotting—plus my period actually showed up early—but once that passed, I didn't have any more issues all month, and I'm finishing my last pill tomorrow. I definitely pushed myself too hard with the workouts and diet combo, but I think my body's finally adjusted now. 🙂
Is it normal to experience some spotting after using the same birth control pills for a year and a half? It happened right after my 12th pill...
Could this be linked to ramping up my workouts and changing my diet? 🤷
Should I be worried? This has never happened before, so I'm lost. My appointment with the OB-GYN isn't until Thursday, and I just can't wait for an opinion...
It sounds like your hormones just got a little thrown off balance—it should settle down once your body adjusts to the new routine. Same thing happened to me recently—I’ve been on my pills for three years, but then I hit the gym hard and overhauled my diet. I lost quite a bit of weight and ended up having maybe three different spotting episodes during that first month. Everything's totally back to normal now though🙂.
Did you definitely take it as soon as it crossed your mind? Just use some extra protection for the week... honestly don't sweat it—the odds of getting pregnant are super low anyway, especially since your system is already pretty loaded with hormones.
neonridge91 said:So, I was scrolling through some threads on the forum and saw a few people saying that taking breaks from birth control isn't actually a good idea. Is that really the case? Like, shouldn't you let your body just chill for two or three months to reset from all those hormones before jumping back in? I’m honestly super torn right now because I’m sitting here totally indecisive about whether I should take a break or just power through. 🙂 And yeah, I’ve also been low-key thinking about switching to a different brand of pills entirely, so I’m really curious to hear what you guys think about that too! 🙂
Nah, it’s not that—it’s more like your body gets used to that specific hormone dose, so if you just stop, it's like a shock to the system. And honestly, it might be even more of a shock when you try to start again after only two months.
Looks like strep throat to me—honestly, just go see a doctor already. There’s no shame in it, you're 17, you can totally make your own appointment at a local clinic.
Besides, you might end up needing antibiotics, so it's better to just get checked out sooner rather than later.