Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

Here is a specific update after four months on Diane 35—Sladjije has started feeling pain just below her armpit, and some tenderness halfway down her right breast when touched or when wearing a bra for too long.

Her GP suggested she stop taking the birth control pills immediately and go get a breast ultrasound. She had an initial exam first, and while the specialist said it’s likely nothing, he wants to be certain and ordered the scan. Now she’s stuck waiting two months for the appointment—all while being off the pill.

And just imagine my situation here... since the doctors wouldn't clear me for a vasectomy either, so what am I supposed to do now?

Anyway, has anyone else dealt with something similar?!

Maybe it isn't breast cancer or some kind of tumor; perhaps it's just a fluid-filled cyst? I know those usually show up in ovaries, but can they happen in breasts? Who knows—please share your experiences.

Hey everyone! So, Nathan Collins2 already weighed in on the question about ovarian cysts, and she basically echoed exactly what my doctor told me and what I've read in medical books.
Apparently, these cysts tend to pop up around your early 20s and can actually disappear after pregnancy.
It’s nothing to panic about, really. You might not even feel a cyst until it twists. And if it does twist? Oh man, I can't even begin to describe how much pain that causes...
So many women have them and don't even realize it.

I actually went in for an exam because of some pain during intercourse, and that's when the doctor caught my first cyst on the ultrasound.
Again, it's not a huge deal, you just have to keep an eye on it since complications or hormonal issues can sometimes crop up. (That rarely happens, according to my doctor—though maybe he's just trying not to scare me!
😁 )
If you just go in for a checkup once or twice a year, you should be totally fine.🙂

...well, yeah... I just discovered something else that I absolutely loooooove... 🙂 ..
My hair is shedding way less than before 😁 so I don't have to wash it nearly as often—and honestly, it looks great for once. It’s been a long time since I felt this good about it. Nice. 😁
...seriously, these supplements are a total game-changer! 🙏 🙏

I'm curious, how long does it take before they actually start working?

John Thomas2 said:How long does it actually take for them to kick in? Just wondering.

If you start taking it on day one of your period, then it kicks in right away. My doctor told me that what they write on the instructions—that it doesn't work immediately—isn't actually true. Thank God I asked. 😁It’s just there so the company can cover their own backs if they ever get sued...😲 🙄

... if they say it’s gonna be a heavy hitter, I guess I might just go ahead and knock back a triple dose then...😁

So, I've been taking Logest for about four days now—it's my first time ever using birth control pills—and I can't help but wonder, is it already starting to work at this point?

Since you started day one of your period

So now
Can I finally let myself be completely at ease, knowing for certain that nothing else will happen and that I am truly safe?

Sure thing. You can rest easy now.😁 😉

Oh, my goodness...
Thanks so much, Justin Gonzalez87 😘 😁. Isn't it just wonderful when everything falls perfectly into place?

Hey ladies - here’s the deal: I mentioned before that they won't let you get Cilest without a prescription here in the States 🙄 - so that's how I missed a dose - I was supposed to start on Wednesday - then Z. brought them over to me, so I took two at once, covering Wednesday and Thursday, and I felt totally fine. I took the last one yesterday, and now I'm just WAITING. 😲 😲 😲 Hope everything turns out alright. Hang in there. 😲 If you must know, yeah, my boobs hurt... but... 😳

Two at once.😲 You'll end up with enterocolitis.😁

Just kidding, though I don't think I've read anywhere that this method is actually recommended if you happen to miss a dose.🙄

Says you gotta keep going, no missed doses. 😳 I know the pill causes those side effects like an emergency contraceptive—and yeah, I’ve actually taken them in emergencies before 😁—and apparently, you shouldn't take more than one at once because of the risk of spotting... but honestly, I think I'm just feeling PMS symptoms. Just kidding, I know... but what can you do? 😳

John Thomas2 said:Don't go tempting fate, honey. 😁
It’s gonna hurt, you know. 😁

Let it happen then. I can handle a little bit of pain, I guess. I just really want to see what it's like to be with a real big shot for once... even if it's just a tiny bit. 😁

And then my gynecologist tells me 😛it's just an auza—you know, a three-month gap
.
It’s been nine months since my little princess actually showed up after a full month-long break.

Those breaks can be dangerous, though—you start getting used to the idea that you can just enjoy yourselves without 😲 (oops).

...I've been on Celext for about two years now.... They've grown.... and this is basically the (new) size they stay at now.... even though they tend to swell up a bit when things get intense... and as for my libido... the light stays on regardless of the pills.... I don't even worry about it in my head anymore, so... I'm becoming a total "devil".... there you go...

John Thomas2 said:Says we should just keep going without missing any. 😳 I know taking three at once hits like those emergency contraceptive pills—I’ve actually had to use them before in an emergency 😁—and she claims you shouldn't take more than one at a time because it causes spotting... honestly, I think I'm just feeling PMS symptoms. Just kidding, I know... but what can you do? 😳

Yesss, it finally arrived! Right on cue! 🙏

Gonna go grab a drink. 👏 🙂

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:And if nothing happens, I might just die...🙄

.. but hey, if it's from sex, it's honestly not even that scary...😁

John Thomas2 said:They say you should take them all at once, no skipping. 😳 I know taking three hits like that is basically like taking an emergency contraceptive—and honestly, I’ve had to use those in emergencies before. 😁 The instructions claim you shouldn't take more than one at a time because it triggers premature bleeding... though, personally, I think I just feel standard PMS symptoms. Just kidding, obviously... but what else can I do? 😳

Just swallow the whole thing along with the foil and that little instruction paper inside... that's the safest way to handle it.