Logest vs. Yasmin: Which one is better?

Chris Lopez59 said:We should look up some actual statistics, though that doesn't mean the risk level is identical for women who never used birth control versus those who did.

I know. I've heard about the increased risk too.
On top of everything else mentioned, I have to go in for breast ultrasounds every six months because I felt a lump two months ago.
Then came this whole issue with my ovaries, so believe me, I am completely fed up with doctors.

Look, if I were in your shoes, I’d find a way to fight this, period. I’d try absolutely everything within my power. That's just how I handle things—whether it's my own issues, my wife's struggles, or dealing with my parents—we just grit our teeth and win. The only catch is the price tag. At some point, you have to make a choice about what actually matters more: your bank account or your health and quality of life. Honestly, I've always found it easier to shell out cash for someone else's wellness than for my own, though I'm slowly trying to fix that selfish streak in myself.

Anyway, melon and watermelon season is officially here, so lean into those alkaline foods.👍 You should try consuming them between meals. And don't think you need to wait for summer for lemonade; you can whip that up all year round since lemons are incredibly alkaline despite that sour kick. Let's start working that into our meal plans.

Chris Lopez59 said:Well, honestly, what would you even gain from doing that? The existing cysts are almost impossible to get rid of on their own.

Chris, please don't spread misinformation😉. Those follicles can actually disappear quite easily... if you happen to be lucky enough😁... In one of my cycles, my ovaries looked just like a string of pearls, but then during the next ultrasound, everything was completely clear with just one dominant follicle ready for ovulation—all without any hormone treatments. After a few more cycles, though, I dealt with that same old frustration, and now I've had to start taking Dabroston and birth control pills just to give my ovaries a much-needed break.

It isn't true that having PCOS makes it impossible to conceive... if that were the case, the world population would likely be significantly smaller by now; it seems to me that every third woman I know deals with PCOS, yet half of them get pregnant without any issues at all. A diagnosis doesn't always equal infertility.

Jamie Johnson6 said:If PCOS meant you couldn't get pregnant, the world would be a much smaller place. It feels like every third woman I know has been diagnosed, yet half of them conceive without any issues. A diagnosis doesn't automatically equal infertility.

I'm trying to figure out exactly what's going on with me, because my OB-GYN didn't bother giving me a detailed explanation.
Actually, maybe so. But I was such a wreck during that appointment that I probably missed half of what was even being said.

Up until now, my cycles have been regular, lasting about 30 days—and that’s without any birth control involved. But according to her, I'm actually having anovulatory cycles.
So, periods were regular, but there was no ovulation.
Now my hormones have completely gone haywire, and my period has missed entirely.

Look, this is completely off-topic.

Back to the main point—Logest is what she prescribed. I told her I tried them a few years back and didn't experience any side effects at all.
She suggested Yasmin to me, but she insisted that Diane are the best.

I have a question—I know Diane is used for PCOS, but does it actually matter which specific pill I take, as long as it stops ovulation and regulates my ovaries?
Does Diane have some sort of superior impact on the ovaries compared to Logest, or any other pill for that matter?

Is it simply because they’re officially classified as medication for that specific purpose? That would explain why they're prescribed via prescription.

Jamie Johnson6 said:Chris Lopez59, don't spread misinformation😉, because those follicles can just vanish into thin air if you're lucky enough😁...I once had an ovary that looked like a string of pearls on one scan, then the very next ultrasound showed it totally clear with just one dominant follicle ready to ovulate—all without any hormone help...but after a few more cycles, everything went to hell again, and now I'm stuck taking Dabroston and birth control just to give my ovaries a break.

If it were actually impossible to get pregnant with PCOS, the world would probably be a much emptier place; honestly, it feels like every third woman I know has PCOS, and half of them conceive without any drama at all...it’s not always a straight line from diagnosis to infertility.

even better if she can 😉

some people definitely get pregnant, just maybe not right away or easily. the real struggle is when you're trying to get pregnant and it just won't happen.

Chris Lopez59 said:even better if possible 😉

Getting pregnant can be a bit tricky, though it isn't impossible, even when things feel stalled. It’s definitely tough when you're trying to conceive and it just doesn't happen right away.

Actually, I wasn't referring to that part at all; I was talking about those "cysts"—it’s not quite like some physical thing you just remove and have it gone forever, but rather... well, to be perfectly honest...

Chris Lopez59 said:even better if possible 😉

The conception part is tricky; it’s rarely a matter of "easy" versus "hard." It's just whether it happens or doesn't.

Honestly, you can't really apply those kinds of rules at the OBGYN; there isn't a scale for "easier" or "harder." You either conceive or you don't. My doctor once mentioned a patient who only had two periods in her entire life but still managed to get pregnant, which just goes to show how unpredictable things can be—at least as long as you have functioning ovaries. On the flip side, I have a friend who dealt with PCOS and all its usual complications, yet she ended up pregnant quite unexpectedly the very first time she was intimate without protection. When it comes to reproduction, trying to do the math doesn't really work; someone might find it difficult, but for someone else, it could happen on their very first try regardless of the odds.

I went to see my OBGYN today for a checkup and to discuss birth control. During the exam, he asked what kind of pills I was looking for. I jokingly told him, "Whatever you think is best!" (obviously, I didn't actually say that). He ended up prescribing me Logest right then and there, without even sending me for any preliminary testing. It feels a little strange to me, though, because I already have blood work and liver function tests scheduled anyway—my doctor sent me for those due to some bloating issues caused by a bladder infection. Still, the whole thing feels a bit rushed...

From what I understand, you need liver function tests done every few years if you're on birth control.
As for everything else, I had some blood work done when I first started on Triquilar—I can't quite remember which specific markers they checked.

But honestly, that's just preventative. Those results won't tell a doctor which pill will actually work for you; at that point, it’s just trial and error to find the right fit.

I'm currently on Logest and had to get a coagulation profile done because birth control increases stroke risk (and my OB/GYN mentioned the risk is slightly higher with Logest compared to other brands).
The tests are just to ensure you can take oral contraceptives without worrying about a stroke, but they don't dictate which specific brand is best for your body.
Even if they test your hormone levels, everyone reacts to different pills differently. You won't know if one works until you try it.

So, unless you're in a high-risk group or have known clotting issues, some gynecologists don't even bother ordering these tests.
If it makes you nervous, just ask your doctor for a referral and get it done.
Your primary care physician can handle it too.
My GP wrote me a referral for a coagulation profile since I see a private specialist and didn't want to pay out of pocket for no reason.

thanks😉

My OB-GYN basically just handed me a pack of Yasmin and called it a day, without even mentioning blood work or anything else. 🤷
All she did was ask if my periods were regular, poked around a bit during the exam, decided I was fine, and then prescribed the pills...
Now I’m sitting here second-guessing everything because after reading through this thread, I'm actually a little spooked. Should I be looking for a new doctor?
Or do I go back to her and demand she actually sends me for some proper testing?

😕

Did you actually ask her about your medical history and any underlying conditions? If you did, then don't bother changing anything—she did exactly what she was supposed to do. The only reason to tweak things is if you’ve got some specific health issue that requires extra monitoring. If not, just go ahead and update the OB/GYN info.

Yeah, but I don't really have enough data from my end of things... I know my mom, my aunt, and my grandma were all perfectly healthy, but as for the rest of the family tree? Total mystery to me.

So, here’s the deal—my doctor just handed me a prescription for Yasmin without running a single test first. Honestly, it rubbed me the wrong way. It felt totally wrong to be prescribed hormone pills without any baseline data, you know? Now I’m fully planning on switching gynecologists because I need someone who actually follows protocol.
Anyway, I wanted to pick your brains—what kind of specific tests did your doctors actually send you for before they cleared you? I’m assuming standard blood work, but what else are we talking about? Like, what exactly goes into the panel?

silverangler0 said:So, my doctor just handed me a prescription for Yasmin without even suggesting any preliminary testing. Honestly, it sat really wrong with me when I realized that isn't how you should be prescribing birth control pills—you need to check things first. Now, I'm actually planning on switching gynecologists...
I guess I'm wondering, what specific tests did your doctors send you for? I assume it was blood work, but what exactly were they looking at?

Exactly, blood work. They wanted a full CBC, liver function tests, a coagulation profile, ESR, and glucose levels. My doctor also recommended I get a breast ultrasound, though I haven't actually followed through with that yet... but I really should go soon...

Elizabeth Price85 said:I was the only one whose cholesterol went haywire; I wonder if there’s any actual correlation here.

There certainly is... my doctor confirmed it...

Basically, I just got my bloodwork back—since I take Yasmin, I make sure to get regular checkups—and, well, Yasmin bumped up my cholesterol, lipids, and triglycerides, pushing them just slightly over the limit. It seems Yasmin causes these to build up along the arterial walls. Before I started taking them, I had run the exact same tests and everything was perfectly fine, actually sitting right at the lower end of the healthy range. My doctor suggests this is a direct consequence of the Yasmin and recommends I take a three-month break to let those levels drop, otherwise they might just keep climbing. I’ve never had issues with my weight; it’s stayed remarkably consistent for years, and since I stay active with sports, I’m quite fit and lean, and I don't eat much fat. I wasn't on any birth control before starting Yasmin, and I didn't experience any side effects from it initially. After this three-month hiatus, I might consider switching to Logest, as I've heard it tends to be much easier on the system and carries a lower hormone dosage.

Is anyone else feeling a bit inquisitive lately? I find myself wondering about certain things. As requested by:
I'm not entirely sure if this topic has been posted already, but I figured there's no harm in double-checking, right? 🙂
So, I was on Yasmin for five months before my gynecologist switched me over to Logest four months ago. The reasoning given was that I was experiencing breakthrough bleeding every other month due to an "insufficient hormone dose." However, it turns out Logest actually has a lower dosage, which leaves me feeling quite confused about the logic behind the switch. Does anyone else find this approach a bit counterintuitive?
Looking for experiences and advice? You’re more than welcome here. 🙂

I haven't heard anything about those issues myself...
I know my cousin had a completely different set of issues while taking Yasmin. She was dealing with bleeding twice a month. Is that something anyone else has experienced?
Logest really speaks for itself. I was on it for over a year, and while I didn't run into any major issues, my periods would drag on for about 14 days straight. Is that common?

darkmaker said:Oh, she definitely confirmed it...

So, I just got my blood work back (I take Yasmin, so I stay on top of regular checkups), and well, Yasmin bumped up my cholesterol, lipids, and triglycerides—just slightly above the maximum limit. Apparently, Yasmin causes those to build up on the arterial walls. Before I started this pill, I had the exact same tests done and everything was perfectly normal, actually sitting right at the lower end of the scale. Yasmin says this is a direct consequence of the Yasmin, so I should probably take a three-month break to let those levels drop. If I don't, won't they just keep climbing? I've never had issues with my weight; it’s stayed consistent for years because I stay active through sports, so I'm quite fit and lean, and I don't eat fatty foods. I wasn't on any birth control before starting Yasmin, and I haven't had any side effects other than this. After my three-month break, I might consider switching to Logest, as I've heard it's much smoother and has the lowest hormone dosage.

She dealt with the exact same thing with Yasmin... the cholesterol and all that...
whereas when I was on Logest, I had a completely different experience... my liver enzyme levels absolutely hit record highs.

An article titled "sav o Yasmina" just dropped -->

not that anyone’s going to find anything groundbreaking in there ☕

I am looking for some advice 👋
To be honest, I have been on birth control for several years now. For the first three years, I was taking Diane (which I really wouldn't recommend to anyone—it was a terrible experience for me), followed by three years of Yasmin. I have been off them for about three months now, but I am considering starting a new brand again. Primarily for financial reasons, and also because I heard certain options have lower hormone levels than Yasmin, I am currently torn between Celest and Logest. Any recommendations, information, or even just a quick comment would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you 🙂