Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

Everything is perfectly fine on my end!

Hey.. quick question.
Started taking Lyndinette about ten days ago, and by yesterday, I already have a yeast infection. 🙂
Does this mean these pills just aren't working for me? Am I going to keep dealing with this, or is it just my body adjusting at the start?
Anyone else dealt with this? 😕

Hey, you’re definitely more prone to infections—like yeast or UTIs—while you're on these pills. Personally, I don't run into any issues unless I'm taking antibiotics.
I don't think fungal stuff is really a side effect, so maybe it's just a one-off thing? Might be worth waiting until your next period to see how you feel then.

Hey guys,

A while back, I was on the pill for about a year, but I eventually quit because I started getting these stretch marks along my thighs. Now, I’m actually thinking about getting back on it just for the protection. Obviously, I’ll be heading to my gynecologist and getting blood work done—unless there’s something else you think is worth checking?
Also, does anyone know what the current word is on the link between birth control and breast cancer? I know there was a massive debate about that back in the day.

So, I finished my last pill from the pack last Tuesday, and I haven't started my period yet. I took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative... My doctor says I should just start the next pack of birth control tomorrow, but I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on this.

Gary Rivera2 said:So, I finished my last pill from the pack last Tuesday, and I haven't started my period yet. I took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative... My doctor says I should just start the next pack of birth control tomorrow, but I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has any thoughts on this.

Should you keep taking them? 🤷
My doctor warned me that this can happen, though it usually happens when you've been on the pill for a while (but hey, it could happen sooner too, I guess). It might even be mentioned in the actual pamphlet for the medication, so don't stress too much...🙂

Has anyone here actually dealt with the fallout of messing up their birth control pills? I’ve been on them for about a year now, and in the past, if I missed a dose, I’d just double up the next day and carry on as usual, which usually meant my period showed up just a day late. But this time, things were different; I missed the very first pill in my fourth week, and despite my boyfriend not finishing inside me, I can't shake this sense of dread. Now I'm stuck wondering whether I should just stick to my regular routine like I always have, or if I should follow the strict instructions, toss the placebo pills, and just start an entirely new pack from scratch.

Just follow the instructions—I’m not totally sure what the fine print says, but everything seems broken down week by week. If it tells you to finish the placebo and then move straight onto the next pack, just go with it.

Hey ladies, quick question if any of you have dealt with this before. I just finished one pack and I’m starting the next one this Monday. So, usually, I take my pill around 8 PM, but I was thinking about switching to taking them in the morning instead. It just feels like a better fit for my schedule, I guess. But there’s another thing—I’m traveling across time zones (a 6-hour difference). I was planning on taking the pill at 2 PM, then once I land in the new time zone, I’d take it at 8 AM, and just keep going from there. Has anyone actually done this? Like, should I be worried about missing a dose or anything? And would I need to use extra protection, maybe?

I think everything is perfectly fine—she shouldn't be running into any issues at all—so there really isn't a need for any extra protection.

Since there isn't much going on in the Novynette thread, I figured I’d ask here instead. After being on Lindynette 20 for a year, my doctor just switched me over to Novynette. He told me that once I finish my current pack of Lindynette, I should take the standard seven-day break and then start the Novynette. However, looking at the Novynette instructions, it says if you're switching from another birth control that follows the 21+7 pattern, you don't actually need to take a break—you can just start the new ones immediately.
So now I'm stuck wondering: should I follow my doctor's advice, or stick to what the pill packaging actually says? 🤷

E: Just to add, today is the eighth day of my break, so I'm really not sure if I should be starting the new pack today or if I should wait until after my next period.

Hey everyone.
I’m considering starting birth control again for a few specific reasons. I used them years ago for acne issues, but I eventually stopped because they completely threw my cycle out of whack. It took a while to get back to normal.
My recent attempt to get back on a prescription didn't go well at all. My doctor tried to push a single brand on me and basically ignored my concerns when I told her it wasn't working for my body. Now, I'm on the hunt for a new gynecologist and a better option.

I'm not sure how things have changed lately. I used to take Diane-35 via prescription, and it worked fine for me. Is it still possible to get these through insurance, or is everything strictly out-of-pocket now? Also, if anyone can recommend a solid OB-GYN who will actually listen and prescribe what I need without making it a whole ordeal, I’d really appreciate it. I’m over 30, and frankly, I don't have the patience for the judgmental looks some doctors give you because of that. Whether or not I want kids is my business, not theirs. Thanks.

Joshua Garcia5 said:Since there isn't much going on in the Novynette thread, I figured I’d ask here instead. After being on Lindynette 20 for a year, my doctor just switched me over to Novynette. He told me that once I finish my current pack of Lindynette, I should take the standard seven-day break and then start the Novynette. However, looking at the Novynette instructions, it says if you're switching from another birth control that follows the 21+7 pattern, you don't actually need to take a break—you can just start the new ones immediately.
So now I'm stuck wondering: should I follow my doctor's advice, or stick to what the pill packaging actually says? 🤷

E: Just to add, today is the eighth day of my break, so I'm really not sure if I should be starting the new pack today or if I should wait until after my next period.

I don't get it—your doctor told you to take a seven-day break like usual, and the instructions say skip the breaks entirely, so why are you even asking about taking a whole month off? What’s the point? Since it’s already day eight, you should probably just start up again—that’s what the doc recommended, anyway. If you go on a month-long hiatus, you aren't actually accomplishing anything in terms of "cleansing" or whatever... you're just going to mess with your hormones and end up causing yourself problems.

crimsonpanther16 said:Hey everyone.
I’m considering starting birth control again for a few specific reasons. I used them years ago for acne issues, but I eventually stopped because they completely threw my cycle out of whack. It took a while to get back to normal.
My recent attempt to get back on a prescription didn't go well at all. My doctor tried to push a single brand on me and basically ignored my concerns when I told her it wasn't working for my body. Now, I'm on the hunt for a new gynecologist and a better option.

I'm not sure how things have changed lately. I used to take Diane-35 via prescription, and it worked fine for me. Is it still possible to get these through insurance, or is everything strictly out-of-pocket now? Also, if anyone can recommend a solid OB-GYN who will actually listen and prescribe what I need without making it a whole ordeal, I’d really appreciate it. I’m over 30, and frankly, I don't have the patience for the judgmental looks some doctors give you because of that. Whether or not I want kids is my business, not theirs. Thanks.

Basically, all pills require a prescription, though you might pay full price for some while others are partially covered by insurance.
For Lindynette, you'll usually just be looking at a partial co-pay around $22-$11, depending on which one you end up on.
Also, you didn't mention where you're located—are you looking for someone in the NYC area or somewhere else?
Mine is great, but unfortunately, she isn't taking new patients anymore.

Chloe Gray5 said:I don't get it—your doctor told you to take a seven-day break like usual, and the instructions say skip the breaks entirely, so why are you even asking about taking a whole month off? What’s the point? Since it’s already day eight, you should probably just start up again—that’s what the doc recommended, anyway. If you go on a month-long hiatus, you aren't actually accomplishing anything in terms of "cleansing" or whatever... you're just going to mess with your hormones and end up causing yourself problems.

The packaging for Novynette states that once you finish a pack (in my case, Lindynette), you shouldn't take a seven-day break; instead, you should start the next pack of Novynette on the eighth day. However, my doctor specifically told me to take a break and then resume as if I were continuing the same medication. I just wanted to double-check to be absolutely certain. 🤷

Thanks for the reply 🙂

I just want to share my experience. I developed thrombosis from taking birth control pills. It wasn't just in my legs; it reached all the way to my lungs. I was training, staying active, doing everything by the book—taking them properly—and then, out of nowhere, one day my leg starts swelling. The next, my arm is aching. I went to see a doctor, and they actually told me it was just from overtraining and suggested I cut back on the workouts. So, there I was, ending up in the hospital instead.

So, when a blood clot gets deep in your leg veins, it travels straight up to the lungs through the circulation—hitting the right side of the heart before heading into the pulmonary arteries—which basically turns it into a pulmonary embolism. It’s a real thing, definitely not uncommon.
Have you been getting regular checkups? Like, have your labs always come back clean? And are you in any high-risk categories—think things like cholesterol issues, smoking, or maybe just some family history?
Luckily, everything turned out okay in the end...

Chloe Gray5 said:Basically, all pills require a prescription, though you might pay full price for some while others are partially covered by insurance.
For Lindynette, you'll usually just be looking at a partial co-pay around $22-$11, depending on which one you end up on.
Also, you didn't mention where you're located—are you looking for someone in the NYC area or somewhere else?
Mine is great, but unfortunately, she isn't taking new patients anymore.

Thanks. I'm in Chicago. Honestly, I’m willing to go private if the doctor is decent and the vibe is right. I don't want anyone coming at me with religious leanings, or someone who’s corrupt or prone to lecturing me. I want to be treated like a free woman who manages her own sexuality, with the option to choose my pills just like people do in any other modern Western country. I know what works for me. I’m not some novice; I’ve got years of experience with various types, and I know which ones suit me. I just want a normal doctor. Someone who won't make things complicated.

Hey everyone, does anyone know if that Eveline 3D Extreme anti-cellulite cream actually contains mugwort? Looking at the ingredient list, it doesn't seem to be there, but I’d love it if someone could give me a definitive answer...
Thanks 🙂>

I don't think so—honestly, I wouldn't. Looking at the ingredients, I just don't see anything that points in that direction.