Birth control pills: Questions for the pros

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Cortisol, growth hormone, and adrenaline are totally wrecking my system right before dawn—it's like this "dawn phenomenon" thing happens every single morning, no matter where I am in my cycle. Does that stuff actually spike more during the second half of the month?

I don't have a pump because, honestly, they're way too pricey. I mean, I'd love to grab one (I think they go for about $5000 now, which is a total steal compared to when they were like $5,000), but my endocrinologist would never let me get Medicare to cover the supplies since my A1C is actually great at 😁... so yeah, no luck there.

My H&M levels are solid mostly because I’m constantly checking my sugar. And I check it constantly because I end up buying all my own extra test strips. If I didn't obsessively monitor everything, my numbers might actually look bad enough for me to finally get some reimbursement for the supplies 🤔 damn it...

To be honest, I've never even wanted to try oral contraceptives (not that I don't need them 😁), mainly because I know diabetes makes it tricky. One OBGYN tried to convince me that it would just increase my insulin needs but that I could still manage things perfectly fine. But then again, I have friends over in Australia who are on Depo-Provera, and it actually helped stabilize their blood sugar swings. Plus, if you can actually get your glucose perfectly regulated, isn't the cardiovascular risk basically the same as everyone else?

Ashley Fox69 said:I’m quoting this.

This is one of those things my partner and I pored over while we were trying to conceive—constantly second-guessing ourselves and wondering where we went wrong in all of this...

http://www.tierversuchsgegner.org/te...ns-Syndrom.pdfThe answer to what you asked is right there on page 15. I have more links if you need them, but I've got to get some work done now. I'll check back later—wishing you a speedy recovery!

I'll give it a read!

rustymoose54, I found some info suggesting progesterone works by blocking calcium receptors, here's the link
I guess I still need to figure out how this all connects logically 🤔.
If you're managing your blood sugar this well, honestly, you're probably living healthier than most people 😉, which likely keeps your cardiovascular risk lower too.

If every patient were like you... educated and actually paying attention... doctors wouldn't have jobs 😁. Kudos to you 👋.

As for what specific tests you should run, I don't know—I haven't really dealt with that side of things. It's probably better to just ask an endocrinologist or a gynecologist 🙂.

Blueberry said:Oh, please. Fat globules? You think more bleeding means fat buildup? If her pills were actually causing blood to clot more easily, she wouldn't be seeing "fatty" issues!

I need to set the record straight here.

Hormonal contraceptives don't just come with one single side effect; there can be several at once.

One potential issue is impaired liver function—which is exactly why doctors insist on periodic checkups. When liver function takes a hit, the production of certain coagulation factors can drop. For instance, prothrombin time might be extended...

However, since there are so many different coagulation factors involved, a decrease in one doesn't mean they are all low. Platelet adhesion to vessel walls and the subsequent formation of a clot could remain unchanged or even increase (according to contraceptive specialists).

Therefore, even if it's rare, an extended prothrombin time does not rule out an increased risk of thromboembolic incidents. I’m using this as an example, and while it isn't the most common side effect of birth control, it serves to prove that one side effect does not negate the presence of another.

dodouprolazu said:I think those bruises that pop up from even the slightest bump or pressure—and take forever to fade (especially if you didn't have them before starting the pills)—might be linked to poor circulation. Maybe I'm wrong though.

I'm with you on this one. I’ve always dealt with crappy circulation issues, like broken capillaries and cellulite, way before I ever touched these pills... but these bruises? They don't just appear out of nowhere. I bumped myself a week ago and ended up with this massive, deep purple bruise. It's only just starting to fade now, and honestly, it freaked me out thinking it was taking way too long... phew, I legit panicked thinking my liver was trashed. 🙄 😲

Look, I get it, I shouldn't be smoking (and yeah, I smoke half a pack a day)... but whatever, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow regardless, right? 😉

...I’m going to suggest using a condom...and look, I know it isn't exactly the perfect solution, especially from a guy's perspective...but when it comes to being both safe and effective, it really is the most reliable method of contraception we've got.

I am curious if anyone has information regarding whether birth control pills—specifically Trinovum-mog—can have adverse health effects. I am particularly concerned about whether they might impact my future fertility, as I have been taking them for just over a year now.
Has anyone had any personal experience with this?

Honestly, I’ve asked myself the exact same thing more times than I can count!
I’ve been taking them for a few months now and, honestly, I haven't had any weird side effects—feeling pretty good, actually!
Plus, I didn't even gain weight; I actually ended up dropping about 6 or 7 pounds!
Look, I get that nothing is "perfectly" healthy these days, but let's be real, what even is considered healthy anymore?
If they were truly dangerous, people wouldn't be using them and doctors wouldn't be recommending them either!
I don't think these pills cause any issues when it comes to getting pregnant!
I mean, why else would gynecologists prescribe them if there were actual problems with ovulation?

I was on Diane to manage some hormonal issues. I knew depression would hit me hard during those first few days of starting them, and my heart would race whenever I tried to quit. But hey, they aren't even prescribed for birth control anyway; they're strictly medication.

Honestly, I'm curious too. We have NEVER actually touched on this topic here...

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Do yourselves a favor and dig through the existing threads before starting a new one. People have already written entire textbooks on this subject.🙂

Birth control shouldn't be inherently harmful. I used Blueberry myself—both for contraception and as a specific treatment—and they worked fine for me, even with the higher hormone levels. There are other options out there with lower doses that might have milder side effects, if you even experience any. I can't speak to the specific ones you're looking at, but you really should just read the fine print regarding side effects... As for that whole idea about being unable to conceive later because of the pill? Honestly, that sounds like something people tell toddlers...

rowdylynx38 said:Man, I’m interested too! We have NEVER actually discussed this topic before...

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It might be helpful to browse through the existing threads before starting a new one, especially when there are already extensive treatises written on the subject. 🙂

I just mean, CHILL out!!! I got a bit carried away and didn't manage to review everything first... My apologies for what I said.👎

Well, I told you already. Honestly, 😁 😁

There’s a pinned thread about birth control over on the Women's Forum.

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