Hey—just dropping by to say hi! Hope everyone’s having a good one. kaže: I checked my hormone levels and everything came back normal. But he’s basically brushing off these cycles that swing anywhere from 15 to 60 days—just chalking it all up to stress.
Like, doctors usually check your hormone levels if you're dealing with PCOS—since that can totally mess with your cycle regularity.
You should probably get some other tests done—like blood work (CBC, liver panels, etc.), a transvaginal ultrasound, and a Pap smear. I think that’s everything. If those all come back clean + you don't have any history of thrombosis (which is already a risk factor), they'll just prescribe the pills.
Hey—just popping in to say hi! Hope everyone’s having a good one. ✨ kaže: Hey—so, looking at the difference between hitting up a private clinic versus using your standard socialized healthcare—it really comes down to speed and convenience. With a private doc, you’re basically paying for the "VIP lane" so you don't have to wait forever. If you're just going in to get a prescription filled or a quick check-up, a private provider might charge you a consultation fee that's significantly higher than your usual co-pay—think somewhere in the ballpark of a decent dinner out or a nice steakhouse meal depending on the city. As for how long it takes? Private is usually a breeze—you're often in and out in twenty minutes—whereas the public route can feel like waiting in line at a DMV on a Monday morning.
Man, if you had to pay for all those private tests, it'd cost you an arm and a leg—just stick to the blood work, seriously. $133Yeah, you still gotta get that Pap smear, the Dad test, and a pelvic ultrasound done—not sure what those run for right now. Honestly? If I were you, I’d take your insurance referrals to your regular OB-GYN to get the scans covered for free, then just bring the results over to the private doctor later.
Honestly, just find a new OB-GYN. Especially if your cycles are all over the place—like, if everything else looks fine on paper but you're still struggling, they should’ve been talking about hormone therapy already. And look, they need to give you a prescription if you ask, plain and simple—it's about your health protection. I don't get how a doctor can let their own personal opinions get in the way of writing a script.
Sam Lopez11 said:I’m on Belara for PCOS too. From what I gather, they only recently hit the market here in the States. I finished my first pack on Wednesday, and my period arrived today—day 23 of my cycle. I'm taking a break until Thursday when I start the next box. So far, I haven't had major side effects, though my breasts were sore and swollen for the first week or so. After that, it settled down. One annoying thing, though, is that I've had this brownish discharge every single day since my period ended, right up until this current bleeding started. Just a little bit every day. 😲 I called my OB-GYN about it, and he mentioned it might just be normal for the first month while the body adjusts. He also suggested it could mean the dose is too low; if it happens again with the second pack, we might have to switch to something stronger. I'm a little apprehensive about that, honestly. These have actually been quite manageable so far—aside from that discharge—and who knows how I'll react to a higher dose... 😕
It’s definitely better to move to a stronger dose than to deal with bleeding for 15 days straight in a single month. That was my experience with Yaz—and man, I gave it a shot for a whole year before giving up. Once I switched to a higher dose, everything smoothed out perfectly. It might just be your body adjusting, but if it doesn't clear up, there's really nothing to fear 🙂.
Hey everyone—it’s been a minute since I last posted, but luckily I’ve got some awesome news to share 🙂. My dad is finally turning a corner. After everything with the two amputations and all that radiation, he's getting stronger by the day. The cancer is in remission, his blood clotting levels have finally stabilized, and he’s actually starting to eat again. His pressure sores and wounds are almost healed up too—once they close, he can head back in to get those clots cleared out from his other leg. Once that's sorted, it’ll just be the usual grind of rehab, exercises, and getting used to walking with a walker. I’m honestly just so relieved that things are finally clicking into place and that he pulled through despite what the doctors said would happen.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to hold onto hope even when everyone else says it’s over. You really have to believe in our loved ones—they can surprise you when you least expect it. Sending so much strength and courage to all of you. 🙂
Look, some birth control pills are just better than others. One brand might be a total lifesaver for one person, while someone else gets hit with a ton of side effects. Your doctor will probably start you on the lowest hormone dose possible—if those work, you're golden. Still, when she suggests something, definitely ask how it compares to Lindynette 20. When I first started on the pill, I had to go through the whole nine yards—Pap smear, ultrasound, blood work (CBC, liver tests, the usual stuff)—and walk her through my medical history. She put me on Yaz initially, but they totally trashed me, so I switched to Lindynette 30. They’re a bit stronger, but they actually worked for me. It actually surprised me that Lindynette 20 even exists; it's not quite the same generation as Yaz, but both are lower-dose options—the main difference is really just the price tag (Yaz $50, whereas Lindynette $11 costs more out-of-pocket).
Honestly, my only regret was wasting a year and a half paying monthly $50 for something that basically did nothing for me. I could have just started with the lighter Lindynette 20 and then moved up to the Lindynette 30s I'm on now.
Larry King said:So, I’m curious about anyone’s experience switching from Yasmina/Yaza to Logest/Lindynette... Basically, the whole thing hinges on that different progesterone component—Yasmina uses drospirenone while Logest goes with gestodene... so I'm just wondering what kind of shifts I should actually be looking out for? Also, has anyone else dealt with this specific brand acting up or being totally unreliable? Thanks 😉
I made the jump from Yaz to Loest because Yaz felt way too weak for me. Haven't noticed any side effects so far—the only big thing is that I don't get those breakthrough bleeds that made me switch to Loest in the first place. They feel pretty much the same to me... though I've only been on them for two months, so who knows if something pops up later, but for now, they work better.
jadetrucker73 said:Anyone heard anything new about when it'll be available here in the States?
I haven't heard anything either—honestly, I'm on pills right now that actually work for me, so I'm not exactly rushing to switch up my birth control, but if you find out anything, let me know! I'm definitely curious and would probably make the jump to Implanon eventually myself🙂.
Btw, if you happen to be in Washington, D.C., there's this one pharmacy near Cathedral Hill that orders stuff from overseas—it might be worth checking with them to see what the price looks like.
Where can I pick up some decent jeans—you know, the kind that won't lose their shape after two wears, but still have enough stretch to be comfortable? I'm hunting for something dark and simple—nothing flashy, no fading or extra details—and ideally slim through the calves and ankles. Not sure if it matters, but I’ve got wider hips, so I need a cut that actually fits my build properly.🙂. And they shouldn't break the bank either; I’d really like to stay under $167 max. I know that was a bit of a rambling mess, hope it makes sense!😁.
Lindynetta goes for about $32, while Novynetta looks closer to $90—though I’m not totally sure. 🙂 I dealt with some serious dryness and libido issues while I was out in Yazoo, but since switching to Lindy, things have definitely improved .
Richard Martin5 said:Has anyone ever tried Novynette or Lyndinette pills? I was seeing my doctor, and she suggested these two because my hormone levels are low. I need them to help regulate my heavy periods—polymenorrhea, I think it's called—but also for protection... I'm leaning more toward Novynette since I've read better reviews online, but honestly, I wanted to see what you ladies think. Any impact on weight or mood? Does it kill your libido? 😳
There are plenty of other low-dose options out there, but honestly, "low dose" is pretty subjective—what works for one person might totally tank someone else. If your doctor recommended Lyndinette, I'd say go for it, especially since they have both the 20 and 30 versions. The 20s are the lower dose, but you might deal with some breakthrough bleeding if they aren't strong enough to stabilize your cycle, so you can always bump up to the 30s later. Personally, I tried Yaz, which is low-dose, but it just wasn't enough for me—so I switched to Lyndinette 30 and they've been awesome. Plus, there's the price factor—Lyndinette is one of those that's covered by insurance, costing maybe $11, whereas Yaz is almost 😳. So, if I were you, I’d start with Lyndinette 20 and just adjust if needed.
Also, yeah, your mood will definitely take a hit at first while your hormones try to find a new baseline—eventually, things should level out and feel normal again. I don't really buy into the weight gain thing, and as for libido... well, that's different for everyone😁.
Like Tyler James5 said, you definitely need a gynecologist—honestly, it's kind of weird your mom didn't just set that up for you herself. My mom signed me and my sister up for appointments at that age, even though I wasn't even sexually active yet... And seriously, every girl needs regular checkups once she hits 18—especially if she's active, but honestly, even before then.
Hey everyone—just popping in to say hi! Hope you're all having a killer week. ✌️ kaže: Honestly—I’m just totally lost right now—like, I seriously have no clue what to do. 😢 I’m totally lost right now—and honestly, I feel like talking to my mom is just gonna make everything ten times worse... ugh. 🙂
Just find a gynecologist at the local clinic, get signed up, and knock out all those tests needed for the birth control pills.
And you don't even have to mention that to Mom—seriously, just let it go.
Jonathan Ruiz2 said:Some time ago, my gynecologist prescribed a birth control pill, though I can't recall the specific brand since I never actually picked up the prescription and subsequently lost the slip. At the time, I wouldn't have started them anyway; I suffered from frequent migraines, and my primary care physician advised me that combining the two was a bad idea. However, I quit smoking a while back, and thanks to taking Solgar magnesium, I haven't experienced a migraine attack in nearly six months. Given these changes, would it be safe to consider hormonal contraceptives now—assuming, of course, that I undergo all the necessary blood work and consult thoroughly with my doctor?
If you're healthy and all your labs come back clean, there’s really no reason why not—especially since you kicked the smoking habit🙂.
Kenneth Reyes4 said:Dr. Miller sent me over to see a cardiologist, so I’m just sitting here passing the time until my test results come back... However, I’ve been scouring the internet and reading all these horror stories about how it could lead to heavy bleeding or, on the flip side, having no period at all :S And honestly, I am completely spiraling and in a state of total panic 😕
Well hey, you might end up with a slightly irregular cycle, but honestly—it’s really nothing to worry about.
Kenneth Reyes4 said:Please accept my apologies if I have somehow wandered into the wrong discussion thread... I spent quite some time searching for something that mirrored my own situation, yet found nothing, which led me to believe this particular topic might be appropriate for my inquiry...
To provide some context, I was taking Diane 35 for seven months before transitioning over to Lindynette 20; I had been on them for a total of nine days—though I still have twelve tablets remaining in the pack—but during that period, I experienced these harrowing chest pains, a sensation akin to intense pressure accompanied by difficulty breathing. I sought medical advice from my gynecologist, and his directive was quite clear: I must cease taking them immediately...
Now, I find myself wondering, has anyone else here ever been forced to discontinue their medication in the middle of a cycle, and what might the potential consequences of such an abrupt interruption be?🙂 🙂 🙂
Never done that myself—but you really shouldn't be seeing any major issues, though I'd say just take a break from everything for now. Switching brands like that can spike your risk for blood clots, plus it's basically just shocking your system...
You guys really helped me out—I was totally spiraling there. After going through those two brutal amputation surgeries, finding out about the extra blockages right after radiation just sent my mind straight to the worst-case scenario.
wanderingcobra76 said:That abdominal aortic aneurysm they're mentioning? Honestly, it’s definitely not surgery territory—not even for someone who's super fit and healthy—it's more of a "keep an eye on it" situation because it's so minor you could barely call it an aneurysm.
If those internal iliac arteries are actually blocked, the small pelvic organs just get their blood from collateral circulation—basically, the body's built-in detour system that kicks in when arteries get clogged up. It shouldn't seriously threaten his pelvic organs, though he might run into some issues like impotence...
Those localized blockages in the right leg are actually pretty common for smokers or people with diabetes—it's usually chronic stuff that builds up over a long time. I really doubt this is a fresh embolism (though I don't know his full medical history). If the limb isn't in immediate danger right now, there's zero need to jump into anything—and once he recovers, if he's having trouble walking, they can look into endovascular therapy to fix the blockages (which means no major surgery), depending on how the arteries look.
Mom says it's not nearly as scary as I thought—the vascular surgeon said he wouldn't touch it yet, but maybe later once Dad is feeling better, he can go in locally and clear out the clots one by one, if I understood him right...
So, now that Dad's back home, we finally got his discharge papers and the vascular surgeon's report. Looks like they did an angiography—it says there’s a 2.5x2.5 aortic aneurysm, plus the common iliac arteries are dilated, and apparently, the internal ones are totally blocked. On top of that, he's got some patchy blockages in his right leg—tibial, superficial femoral, and deep femoral areas. And they just sent him home like that? Isn't that basically an emergency? I guess since he's on Marevan, that'll help break up the clots? Or maybe they're hoping those clots in his right leg can be cleared out or dissolved somehow? What’s really messing with me is that part about the internal iliacs being completely clogged... doesn't that mean all the organs in the pelvic area aren't getting enough blood?? I don't get how he could be sitting at home like this. Man, after everything else he's been through, this is just more stress. I'm honestly terrified he might lose his right leg or, God forbid, his life because of those internal iliac issues 😢.
I honestly don't even know what to say or how to process this. Things were finally looking up—Dad's back home, he's finished his radiation sessions, and he's actually starting to eat and drink again, you know, getting his strength back. But then! I call Mom today and she drops the bombshell that Dad has started smoking again. Like, seriously? He literally has lung cancer because of those damn cigarettes—thank God it was caught early and is likely totally curable—and he finishes radiation, stays clean for a week, and then goes right back to it. I’m just in shock. When I get home later, we’re all going to have a massive, serious sit-down. We've survived so many scares and we are just so incredibly happy that he's still here with us—like, beyond words, feeling like everything is finally okay—and now he's just acting like he's working against himself. It feels so irresponsible and reckless. I am beyond frustrated. 🙂