Logest vs. Yasmin: Which one is better?

According to the manufacturers, it’s just as reliable as it was during those 21 days on the pill.

So, are those 7 days a guarantee if I stop taking them?
And how soon after that should I actually expect my period to show up?

Usually, once I stop taking them, my period kicks in within about three days or so,

But then does my period end up being shorter too?

It lasts for 28 days.

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.

Kevin Jackson63 said:But does that mean my cycle ends up being shorter?

Only the very first one is shorter. For instance, I started my period on May 13th and kicked off the pills right then. I’ll be on them until June 2nd (that's 21 days), and expect my next period around June 5th. That puts this specific cycle at about 25 days.

After that, everything settles into a perfect 28-day rhythm.👍

Carol Brooks41 said:Hey everyone!
So, I figured I'd share my experience with the various pills I've tried so far.
CILEST - those were my first ones ever. I bled for an entire month and felt incredibly bloated—honestly, a total nightmare. After just one month, I was done.
TRIQUILAR - weight, mood, bloating... everything was fine. No issues there. But—my libido completely vanished, and they made my contact lenses impossible to wear (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; seriously, zero symptoms. It was just awkward because they weren't available here at the time, so I had to get them from a friend in Austin (by the way, she was getting them for free via prescription—not for any medical reason, just for contraception).

Once again, we’ve proven that birth control is different for every single body. For me, Cilest worked great. I also used Yasmin for years and it was perfectly fine too.
The point is, we're all built differently—our bodies included. One person likes Cilest, another prefers Logest, someone else goes with Yasmin. Why even have these debates? At the end of the day, if you want reliable protection, a doctor should run your tests and prescribe what actually fits your profile. If your doctor recommends Logest based on your labs, but some random person on a forum tells you Logest is trash and Yasmin is better—who are you actually going to listen to?

Hope we're on the same page.

Donna Lee98 said:We've basically just proven once again that birth control is one of those things that works differently for every single body out there. For me, Cilest has been a total lifesaver. Before that, I was on Yasmin for years and it worked perfectly fine for me too.
So, the bottom line is that we’re all built differently, and our biology follows suit. One person might thrive on Cilest, someone else might need Logest, and another might prefer Yasmin. Honestly, why even have these endless debates? At the end of the day, if you actually want effective contraception, you’re supposed to see a gynecologist, get your labs done, and have them prescribe what actually fits your specific profile. Let's say based on those medical tests, your doctor recommends Logest, but then some random lady on an internet forum tells you that Logest is garbage and that Yasmin is way better—who are you actually going to listen to?

I hope we're on the same page here.

Fine. Let me throw a hypothetical scenario your way. Imagine you're a gynecologist. A young woman walks into your office asking for birth control—strictly for contraception, nothing else, no underlying health issues. She’s never taken hormonal pills before, so this would be her first time. And because you're trying to save the healthcare system some money, you aren't going to send her off for a battery of expensive tests to pinpoint the absolute "perfect" pill, since she's perfectly healthy and there's no immediate medical necessity for it.

Which pills would you write her a prescription for, and more importantly, why?

Chris Lopez59 said:Alright, let’s look at a hypothetical scenario here. You’re an OBGYN. A woman walks in asking for birth control—strictly for contraception, no other underlying health issues. She’s never used hormonal pills before; this would be her first time. To save the insurance companies some cash, you aren't going to run any extensive tests to figure out which specific pill is best for her body. Since she's perfectly healthy, there's just no reason to bother with testing, right?

So, which brand are you prescribing, and what's your reasoning?

I get all that—especially the part about the healthcare system cutting corners on us. But my point was simply that every single woman reacts differently to different pills! 😉😉

Donna Lee98 said:Everything you said hits the nail on the head, especially that part about how the healthcare system is always looking for ways to cut corners on our backs. But honestly, I was just pointing out that every single woman reacts to these pills differently—there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all rule when it comes to our bodies. 😉😉

Look, I’m totally on the same page as you, I really am. But honestly, I did ask you a specific question, and you completely dodged it. 😉

Look, I’m basing this on the fact that I actually am an OB-GYN—I wouldn't just prescribe contraception without ordering the necessary tests first.
Or maybe I'm just living in a total fantasy world? Honestly, if I'm not a gynecologist, we're probably all sharing the same delusion...

Look, if you’re actually healthy, there’s zero point in running all these tests; it’s just a massive drain on your wallet and your precious time...

At the end of the day, I don't know, but I seriously doubt any diagnostic test—assuming you aren't actually sick—is going to hand you a personalized recommendation telling you exactly which pill is the perfect match for your body. 🤷 Honestly, the only way you ever really find out is through trial and error.

If I were in that hypothetical situation, here is what I’d probably prescribe. I’d either go with the medication that I know, from experience, my patients complain about the least—the one where they actually seem satisfied—or I’d opt for the one with the lowest hormone levels, since that represents the smallest possible interference with how your body naturally functions.

Chris Lopez59 said:but if you're actually healthy, there's zero point in running tests—it's just a massive waste of both time and money...

At the end of the day, I don't know, but I highly doubt any lab test—assuming you're healthy—is going to give you some magic recommendation on which pill is "best" for you 🤷 honestly, you only figure that out by trial and error

Here is what I would do in such a hypothetical scenario. Either I’d prescribe the one where I know my patients complain about side effects the least—basically the one they're most satisfied with—or I’d go with the one containing the lowest hormone levels, since that represents the smallest possible interference with the body

Since we're already talking hypotheticals...
What would you even do if you had a patient with an overabundance of good bacteria? Those vaginal suppositories that used to target those specific bacteria aren't even manufactured anymore. So, what would you prescribe then?

Donna Lee98 said:Since we're already diving into these hypothetical scenarios,
what on earth would you even do if you had a patient with an overabundance of "good" bacteria? Those specific vaginal suppositories that used to target those exact strains aren't even manufactured anymore, so what would you actually prescribe?

I don't really follow the whole "too many good bacteria" thing🤷—what’s the actual fallout if there's an excess?

I mean, I'm assuming wiping out the good ones isn't exactly the goal here...

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.

But you really ought to write down the first few... I mean, surely you aren't just copying whatever list some big pharmaceutical giant like Pfizer hands you to get a quick kickback? 🤷

And honestly, it isn’t just about the immediate side effects; I’m looking at the bigger picture here, like the potential for long-term damage—you know, things like cardiovascular issues or even the risk of breast cancer...

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.

Carol Brooks41 said:I’ve spent quite a bit of time reading up on this topic lately, specifically regarding the risk of blood clots. It seems like almost all contraceptive pills carry some level of that risk, though I did come across information suggesting that Logest stands out slightly due to having a somewhat higher risk profile compared to other options on the market.
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I truly believe that if you stay on top of your health by getting regular blood work done and everything comes back looking perfect, you can rest easy knowing that birth control isn't going to trigger a stroke. It really all comes down to monitoring those levels consistently.
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I wasn't actually aware of how Logest functioned in that way. Unfortunately, it seems like quite a few doctors don't really take those specific factors into account when they're advising patients. When you reach the point where taking birth control pills becomes an absolute necessity—and I mean there's truly no other option on the table—it almost feels futile to worry about the nuances, because dealing with hormonal imbalances already carries its own set of cardiovascular risks. It really leaves you stuck in a position where you have to weigh the lesser of two evils; you're essentially deciding which path feels more manageable, whether it's navigating those vascular concerns or facing the potential risk of something like endometrial cancer.🤣

It’s not like we're facing a massive risk where 50% of women are suddenly going to have a stroke or something; those percentages are incredibly low.

My OB-GYN told me the same thing about Logest, though she did mention that if my blood work looks good, they're actually excellent pills.