Logest vs. Yasmin: Which one is better?

Just wanted to pick your brains for a second—if I’m looking to get some bloodwork done, like checking my coagulation levels or whatever, should I be hitting up my regular family doctor or go straight to my OBGYN?? 🙂

dustyhawk87 said:I was just wondering if I should ask my primary care physician for bloodwork, or if I should reach out to my gynecologist instead? I'm looking to get my coagulation levels checked, or whatever the specific test is called... 🙂

It really shouldn't matter; either one can order those tests for you.

I’ve been on Yasmina 7 for six months now and honestly—nothing but good things to say. I haven't dealt with a single side effect or any weird spotting, just nothing at all. Then again, I know every woman reacts differently, and unfortunately, most people aren't as lucky as I am—at least I got lucky with this one 😁. Since starting Yasmina, my period cramps are totally gone, and instead of lasting four days, they're down to two or three. The only thing left is that random crying spell the day before my period starts, just for no reason 😁

Eric Gray72 said:I just went to take my pill and realized I’ve been taking it since Friday, but today is Thursday—which means I accidentally doubled up on one of the days recently... what kind of fallout am I looking at here? And what am I supposed to do now that I’m going to be one pill short during my period week? Help! I'm honestly panicking and feeling so stupid right now... 😢

I've actually done the exact same thing before... According to Yasmina 7, you should just stop taking them and take a seven-day break. Basically, you take whatever last pill you have left and then wait out the seven days... but now I'm second-guessing myself. Does that mean the seven-day break starts from the very last pill in the pack, or does it start from the last one you actually managed to swallow?

Is it okay if I just start taking pills on my own? About two years ago, I was prescribed Logest by my doctor, and everything worked out perfectly fine back then.

Alex Ruiz93 said:Is it alright if I just start taking birth control on my own? About two years ago, I was prescribed Logest by my doctor and everything went perfectly fine back then.

Absolutely not.

So, here’s the situation. I’ve been on Logest for almost two years now, and when I realized today that I needed to pick up a new pack, I just... couldn't do it. I honestly didn't care that much at first, but looking back, it took me about three months just to get used to taking the pills. There were tears, there was plenty of whining... but lately, things have taken a turn for the worse. I feel incredibly irritable, constantly bloated, and my libido has basically hit absolute zero. On top of that, my legs have been aching constantly. So, I’ve decided to take a break from them and head to the doctor to get some bloodwork done and discuss other options. It wasn't quite this bad before, but I used to just blame everything on my posture, being in college, and general stress... whereas now, I can clearly see that I'm just feeling completely wiped out. I'm done with it. And oh... my breast size went up two cups, and I've probably gained maybe 2 or 3 pounds, though that isn't a huge deal considering I eat like an elephant... 😁

redgardener5 said:I’m starting to feel like a broken record here. But hey, let's review the material anyway.
Yasmin has been the go-to oral contraceptive lately, but statistically speaking, it carries the highest risk for side effects—specifically when you factor in things like thromboembolism.
Yasmin contains 3 mg of drospirenone (a type of progesterone) and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). For context, Logest uses 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol, while Diane35, Cilest, Trinovum, and Triquilar all sit around the 0.035 to 0.04 mg range. When you look at those numbers, it’s pretty clear the dosages are extremely similar—basically nearly identical.
Furthermore, estrogen is what actually triggers those changes in coagulation factors, which can ultimately lead to thrombosis or even a full-blown embolism.
The contraindications are pretty straightforward: anyone with a genetic predisposition, smokers, people with sedentary lifestyles, and those dealing with obesity. It’s all laid out clearly.
Did you know that pregnancy combined with long-distance travel significantly increases your risk of developing blood clots?
Stop relying on "internet doctors" and Google for every single answer. Instead, actually read the side effect profile of your medication and go get blood work done—specifically lipids, cholesterol, liver enzymes, and a full coagulation panel. It doesn't matter which pill you're taking; just do it.
I’m curious—how much blood did you guys actually have to give?

How long are we talking for these trips—like 2 to 3 hours, or longer? I’ve got some travel coming up soon and I'm on Yasmin. 🤷

I was on Yasmin for about two years, and honestly, it just wasn't for me... it took forever to adjust, and I was dealing with headaches almost every single month—literally for twenty days straight. My libido completely vanished, and I felt hyper-sensitive all the time. I have a mild case of PCOS, and before switching to Yasmin, I was taking Triquilar, which was an absolute disaster for me. Neither of them actually cleared up my issues or made things better; every time I went in for a checkup, my results were exactly the same. But now that I’ve switched over to Logest, I can finally see some real progress! My ovaries are finally clearing up and those cysts are gone, plus the adjustment period hasn't been nearly as brutal as it was with the other pills. So, if you're considering Logest 👍

I have been using Logest for about a year and eight months now, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! To give you an idea, my periods used to be quite light to begin with, but since starting Logest, they have become even lighter—which, if you ask me, is a total win! It’s like a weight has been lifted. Plus, I’ve noticed a little extra fullness in my breasts, too, which has been a lovely little bonus. 😁

I was on Yasmin for a full year and let me tell you—it was a disaster. My appetite went through the roof, I put on a ton of weight, and I was constantly pissed off, on edge, just ready to snap at anyone. 😬 Now that I've switched over to Logest, everything’s been smooth sailing—no issues at all, they actually work great for me. 🙏

I was on Logest for about six months or so before I started dealing with this insane amount of water retention, so my doctor ended up suggesting Yasmin since apparently it has a component that helps flush excess fluid out of your system.

Looking at all the feedback here, it’s pretty clear everyone has a wildly different experience, which makes it kind of tough to predict how this is going to play out for me.

Honestly, I’m just crossing my fingers that 🙄 actually works for me. I’m already losing my mind juggling all these different pills; I know deep down I'll never feel like my true self while on them, but right now I’m just playing a game of damage control to see which ones mess with me the least. Fingers crossed these turn out to be okay 😢

It’s actually pretty wild that both of these pill brands come from the exact same manufacturer. My gynecologist tried to tell me they have identical hormone levels, but honestly, I don't buy it—I actually took the time to look at the ingredient lists, and Yasmin feels a bit more potent. I was on Logest for about six months, but she just switched me over to Yasmin to see if it helps clear up my acne. We'll see if it actually works or if it's just more wasted time. Also, can we talk about the price gap? It’s absolutely insane. Logest 30-$13 Yasmin $39 😲

It’s been ages since anyone posted here, but whatever—I’ll give it a shot and see if anyone actually replies.

So, I got prescriptions for both Logest and Yasmin, and obviously went with Logest because it was cheaper. I’ve used Yasmin before and felt totally fine on it.

But man, last night I woke up with this killer stomach ache and I feel absolutely trashed right now. Logest is definitely not doing it for me.
It's my fourth day on it.
My question is,

Can I just switch over to Yasmin starting today? I already went ahead and picked the pills up... hoping someone can weigh in.

For me, Logitech works flawlessly—it’s almost as if I’m not even taking anything at all—no side effects whatsoever. But when I tried Yasmin, things got... strange. I dealt with this tingling sensation in my hands, an inexplicable cough, and I swear, a random hair actually sprouted ON MY CHIN. After that little ordeal, they both went straight into the trash bin.