Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

I stopped taking my microginon birth control pills following my last period in mid-December. Now, my cycle is already about a week late, and I'm not experiencing any typical symptoms that usually signal an upcoming period. I decided to discontinue the pill due to a likely HPV infection—though I haven't had a Pap smear yet since I haven't noticed any physical changes associated with it, I am certain the virus is present...

Basically, has anyone here dealt with something similar? Or more generally, should I be asking what actually happens to the body once you stop hormonal contraceptives? By all logic, shouldn't my periods remain regular? Or am I completely mistaken here? Help! I’m starting to panic, especially since my last checkup revealed cervical ectopy—essentially a small lesion on my cervix—and I truly believe the pills played a significant role in its development.

Steven King9 said:And did you not experience any mood swings or anything of that nature? I realize I am asking foolish questions, but then again, I have certainly uncovered plenty of my own foolishness 🙂

No.🙂

Can anyone tell me which pills have the lowest hormone levels?

I'm taking Yaz, and I know it's low dose, but are there any options out there with even less?

help, please 🙂
My OB prescribed Lindynette 20 birth control—told me to start on day 1 of my next period.
Never used pills before.
Woke up this morning with a little spotting on my underwear, but that’s it for the whole day... just seeing some blood when I wipe after using the bathroom.

Does this count as my period? Should I start today? 🤷
Or should I wait until tomorrow to see if things actually pick up? 🙂

What do you guys think? Thanks for any help.

Larry Thompson44 said:help, please 🙂
My OB prescribed Lindynette 20 birth control—told me to start on day 1 of my next period.
Never used pills before.
Woke up this morning with a little spotting on my underwear, but that’s it for the whole day... just seeing some blood when I wipe after using the bathroom.

Does this count as my period? Should I start today? 🤷
Or should I wait until tomorrow to see if things actually pick up? 🙂

What do you guys think? Thanks for any help.

If I were you, I’d just start today since technically it's Day 1, regardless of how light it is. 🤷
I guess you probably know best when your period usually hits and what your typical first-day flow looks like.🤷

Same thing happened to me. Woke up with some light spotting—totally normal for me—and some stomach cramps, so I figured my period was finally starting. Then, I took my first Lindynette 30 pill in the evening, and the bleeding just stopped. Still nothing since. I’m taking the pills exactly as directed, but we'll be using condoms until the pack is finished, just to be safe.

Paul Rivera said:If I were you, I’d just start today since technically it's Day 1, regardless of how light it is. 🤷
I guess you probably know best when your period usually hits and what your typical first-day flow looks like.🤷

Yeah, I'm basically waiting on it. It should've shown up any day now. Honestly, my cycle was never timed to the minute anyway. But this is the first time I've had this weird, super light spotting 🙂 right when it matters most—because I really need to get on these pills...

Paul Rivera said:If I were you, I’d just start today since technically it's Day 1, regardless of how light it is. 🤷
I guess you probably know best when your period usually hits and what your typical first-day flow looks like.🤷

Super confusing, right? 🤷

Larry Thompson44 said:Yeah, I'm basically waiting on it. It should've shown up any day now. Honestly, my cycle was never timed to the minute anyway. But this is the first time I've had this weird, super light spotting 🙂 right when it matters most—because I really need to get on these pills...

Super confusing, right? 🤷

It’s not the end of the world—just take it today, then use condoms along with the pills for the next two weeks 😉.

🙄 I have a question

Basically, I’ve been on the pill for quite a while now. But this month, I had diarrhea shortly after taking my pill, and then I took another one immediately after... so now I'm stuck. What should I do about that 7-day break? Does it still need to be 7 days, or does it become 8 now?🙂 🙂

Look, can someone weigh in on chest pains? What kind of sensations are we talking about here? At first, it felt like the usual pre-period discomfort—but now, it’s this sharp, needle-like stinging. I can’t quite put it into words—just this constant, mild stabbing sensation... what does that actually mean?
i btw my breasts have gotten larger..

I’ve got these pains in my ribs too—like this sharp, stinging sensation deep inside, somewhere behind the ribcage... I can't even tell you where it's coming from, really. One minute it feels like it's in the front, then it shifts behind. It’s awful. Usually, I get a quick jab like this a few times a year and that's it, but now it starts up every single afternoon. Mornings are fine, but by the time I'm heading to bed, it's constantly stabbing at me. I’ve been taking Lindynette; I finished two boxes and I'm actually on a break right now because of my cycle. Even with the break, the stinging won't quit.
Heading to my primary care doctor tomorrow. I need to ask her what might be causing this. Maybe I should redo my liver function tests, even though they were perfectly normal back in February. 🤷

Frank Gonzalez65 said:I’ve got these pains in my ribs too—like this sharp, stinging sensation deep inside, somewhere behind the ribcage... I can't even tell you where it's coming from, really. One minute it feels like it's in the front, then it shifts behind. It’s awful. Usually, I get a quick jab like this a few times a year and that's it, but now it starts up every single afternoon. Mornings are fine, but by the time I'm heading to bed, it's constantly stabbing at me. I’ve been taking Lindynette; I finished two boxes and I'm actually on a break right now because of my cycle. Even with the break, the stinging won't quit.
Heading to my primary care doctor tomorrow. I need to ask her what might be causing this. Maybe I should redo my liver function tests, even though they were perfectly normal back in February. 🤷

I'm actually drinking this, Lyndinette—honestly, I can't believe it...
Is it just me, or did you get a sudden upgrade—and honestly, are you drinking twenty shots or thirty?
I’m switching to 30—I’ve been on 20 for about two and a half months now—and this spotting just won't quit... it's relentless.
Is your libido finally taking a permanent vacation? — honestly, can't say I blame you.
I have to ask—because curiosity is a habit I can't quite shake—what's actually on your mind?
My coagulation levels came back fine—same goes for the KKS and my liver panels. Everything seems to be holding steady for now.

Adam Campbell5 said:I'm actually drinking this, Lyndinette—honestly, I can't believe it...
Is it just me, or did you get a sudden upgrade—and honestly, are you drinking twenty shots or thirty?
I’m switching to 30—I’ve been on 20 for about two and a half months now—and this spotting just won't quit... it's relentless.
Is your libido finally taking a permanent vacation? — honestly, can't say I blame you.
I have to ask—because curiosity is a habit I can't quite shake—what's actually on your mind?
My coagulation levels came back fine—same goes for the KKS and my liver panels. Everything seems to be holding steady for now.

Yeah, they've definitely filled out a bit. 😁
I'm on Lindynette 20 and it's alright for me. The only thing I've noticed is that my skin is more sensitive; it turns red way faster.
Anyway, I saw my doctor yesterday, and she thinks it's actually my stomach. She put me on some pills (Ranitidine) to take this month. I wonder if maybe my eyes might turn yellow, who knows. But I'm noticing I react to food more and more, so I don't think it's the birth control.

Hmm, that breakthrough bleeding should have stopped by now. Usually, it's just the first month or two. Maybe check in with your OB-GYN and see about trying something else.
Libido is fine, though I definitely need lubricant now. 😁

God, if my boobs grow any more, I won’t even be able to find a bra that fits anywhere in the States.😢

Anyway, is anyone else here dealing with increased hair growth?🤣
I swear, I'm growing hair like crazy—underarms, legs, eyebrows, I've even started getting fuzz on my face.
😢
I mean, I've always shaved my legs, pits, and bikini area in the shower (well, almost every other day), but now it's getting ridiculous. For example, I'll shave my armpits today and by tomorrow afternoon they already feel coarse under my hand.
🙂

urbanpilot said:God, if my boobs grow any more, I won’t even be able to find a bra that fits anywhere in the States.😢

Anyway, is anyone else here dealing with increased hair growth?🤣
I swear, I'm growing hair like crazy—underarms, legs, eyebrows, I've even started getting fuzz on my face.
😢
I mean, I've always shaved my legs, pits, and bikini area in the shower (well, almost every other day), but now it's getting ridiculous. For example, I'll shave my armpits today and by tomorrow afternoon they already feel coarse under my hand.
🙂

Since switching to Lyndinette 20, my hair growth has slowed down significantly—meaning I don't have to shave my legs every week and a half anymore.

Honestly, if I don't deal with them for a week or so, I feel like I’d need to go over my skin with a chainsaw before a razor would even do anything. 😂🤣

I'm hitting 30 and it's actually getting pretty grim.

So, I’ve run into a bit of a situation and I’m curious what you guys suggest, or if anyone else has dealt with this, especially since my gynecologist is already out for the day.

Basically, my cycles are super irregular—sometimes the bleeding is heavy, other times there’s almost nothing at all and days just pass by...
Also, my skin has been clearing up quite a bit lately.
Because of that, my doctor prescribed Diane and told me to start taking it as soon as my first period hits. She said to kick things off once I notice even a little spotting. Usually, for me, I get some weird discharge a day or two before the actual flow starts.
Well, the day before yesterday, I noticed some light spotting and thought, "Okay, here comes my period," since my last one was back at the end of December, so I went ahead and took the pill. But then yesterday and today, the spotting completely stopped—no blood, no mucus, nothing. So now I’m wondering: should I just keep taking the pills, or can I sort of quietly skip this round and just restart when my "real" period actually shows up? And honestly, what happens if I just stop taking them mid-stream?

Thanks in advance,
Best, 🙂

Nicholas Green41 said:So, I’ve run into a bit of a situation and I’m curious what you guys suggest, or if anyone else has dealt with this, especially since my gynecologist is already out for the day.

Basically, my cycles are super irregular—sometimes the bleeding is heavy, other times there’s almost nothing at all and days just pass by...
Also, my skin has been clearing up quite a bit lately.
Because of that, my doctor prescribed Diane and told me to start taking it as soon as my first period hits. She said to kick things off once I notice even a little spotting. Usually, for me, I get some weird discharge a day or two before the actual flow starts.
Well, the day before yesterday, I noticed some light spotting and thought, "Okay, here comes my period," since my last one was back at the end of December, so I went ahead and took the pill. But then yesterday and today, the spotting completely stopped—no blood, no mucus, nothing. So now I’m wondering: should I just keep taking the pills, or can I sort of quietly skip this round and just restart when my "real" period actually shows up? And honestly, what happens if I just stop taking them mid-stream?

Thanks in advance,
Best, 🙂

That was your period—but the pill likely shut it down. Same thing happened to me, so I gave my doctor a call. It’s possible for this to happen, don't sweat it.
Don't you dare stop taking them; just keep going.🙂

I started taking Lindynette 20 too, but I barely even finished half the pack. Like, is this brownish discharge actually normal? Because I've been dealing with it for a few days now. I had my period for five days, then nothing for five days, and now I'm on day three or four of this discharge.

Nicholas Green41 said:So, I’ve run into a bit of a situation and I’m curious what you guys suggest, or if anyone else has dealt with this, especially since my gynecologist is already out for the day.

Basically, my cycles are super irregular—sometimes the bleeding is heavy, other times there’s almost nothing at all and days just pass by...
Also, my skin has been clearing up quite a bit lately.
Because of that, my doctor prescribed Diane and told me to start taking it as soon as my first period hits. She said to kick things off once I notice even a little spotting. Usually, for me, I get some weird discharge a day or two before the actual flow starts.
Well, the day before yesterday, I noticed some light spotting and thought, "Okay, here comes my period," since my last one was back at the end of December, so I went ahead and took the pill. But then yesterday and today, the spotting completely stopped—no blood, no mucus, nothing. So now I’m wondering: should I just keep taking the pills, or can I sort of quietly skip this round and just restart when my "real" period actually shows up? And honestly, what happens if I just stop taking them mid-stream?

Thanks in advance,
Best, 🙂

Same thing happened to me—don't sweat it. Just keep writing... 😉

[No content provided for user dajdica24] [User] says:
So I started taking Lindynette 20—well, halfway through the pill—and now I’ve got this brownish discharge... is that actually normal? It’s been going on for a few days now. Had my period for five days, then nothing for five days, and now I’m on day three or four of this spotting... just wondering if anyone else deals with this.

So, I'm hitting my eleventh pill today—and for the last few days, there’s been this light brown discharge going on. They tell me it’s totally normal when you're starting the first pack... just how it goes, I guess.