Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

It’s raw, and it gives me goosebumps.

Carl Lee4 said:It’s dirty. Honestly, it gives me the chills.

Oh, please. Like they’re actually going to carry her around on their head like some kind of trophy. Give me a break! 😁 If she misses three days a month, she’s basically dead in the water. It's over. Nothing's gonna happen for her. Zero. Zip. Zilch. 😁

Keith James812 said:she isn't exactly going to wear it on her head... 😁

Never say never. 😁 That Atlanta girl isn't exactly playing with a full deck—who knows where that diaphragm might end up. 😁 Come to think of it, neither you nor your chicken are all that sane. Actually, looking at the big picture, you're all out of your minds—makes me feel like the only rational one here. 😂

And what exactly do you want us to tell you?

You’re at an age where you’re going to start feeling the fallout from low estrogen levels very soon—if you haven't already. So, consider this a way to kill two birds with one stone.

Get some blood work done, see a gynecologist, and have them prescribe oral contraceptives. It'll handle your current situation while preemptively tackling the issues coming down the road.

so basically idk 🙂 thx

like, is it actually worth it? (reading through all these side effects for oral contraceptives) to just hammer away at them for three days straight? (btw my liver tests are kinda trashed too, so that doesn't really help the case)

feels like the cons are totally outweighing the pros right now 😁

since my liver hadn't really given me any trouble in, hm... years... I thought maybe something new had come out that could save my skin... so that's why I was asking...

like, for a hormonal IUD, for example, I haven't heard anything about it since Jacob Wilson5 mentioned it...

Spiral IUDs are great, but whether your OBGYN recommends one really depends on your personal history, especially since you haven't gone through childbirth yet.

I personally had mine installed before I ever gave birth.

brisknomad6 said:Regarding the hormonal IUD, for instance—I didn't even think about it until Septi brought it up...

So that's what she's missing, huh?
I barely even go at it three times a month, 🙂 yet my drive hasn't dipped in years.
Plus, one quick move and I was done with my period for good. 😉

I had a standard IUD for about five years—not used for birth control, just regular use—but my periods were always incredibly heavy during that time... my doctor told me the IUD was likely the culprit, so after one particularly intense flow about four years ago, I decided to switch back to birth control pills

Aside from those heavy bleeding episodes, I didn't really run into any other issues with the IUD, though I did miss the peace of mind that comes with not having to worry about remembering a pill every single day

electricdriver78 said:I had a standard IUD for five years—not used for birth control, just regular prevention—but my periods were incredibly heavy the entire time. My doctor told me the device was the culprit behind the bleeding. After one particularly brutal hemorrhage about four years ago, I decided enough was enough and switched back to oral contraceptives.

Aside from that heavy bleeding, I haven't run into any other issues with the IUD. At least with this, I don't have to live in constant fear of forgetting my daily pill.

Why wouldn't you just go with the new hormone IUD?
If you could handle a standard copper coil without an issue, then an IUD like Mirena should be a breeze for you. It’ll definitely save you the headache of dealing with daily pill regimens.
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People, please help...
During my most fertile window (seriously, just my luck!), something happened that feels like a total disaster waiting to happen. Basically, I was sleeping with my boyfriend and our condom broke. I went out first thing the next morning to get the morning-after pill and took it within 24 hours of the incident. Fast forward two nights later: we slept together again, and the condom broke AGAIN. (And no, this isn't a joke, and it wasn't bad technique—we clearly just got stuck with a defective box from the pharmacy. Dammit.) So now, here is the question: could the pill I took two days ago still protect me this second time around, or am I completely screwed?

I am actually going to die, please help me...

I think you might be right, but honestly, the best move is just to call up your gynecologist and get their take on it.

bluesurfer46 said:Listen, people... just show some compassion.
During what was supposed to be my most fertile window, things went sideways in the most predictable, unlucky way possible. My boyfriend and I were together, and the condom snapped. Simple as that. I headed straight out the next morning to grab the morning-after pill, making sure to take it well within that 24-hour safety net. Fast forward two nights later, we’re at it again, and—surprise, surprise—another condom fails. It isn't a joke, and it wasn't some clumsy mistake on our part; we clearly just grabbed a bad batch from a defective box. Just my luck. So, here’s the situation: can that first pill I took two days ago still protect me from this second mishap, or am I officially screwed?

I’m losing it. Someone, please. Help.

If it’s only been two days, everything should be back to normal by now. Usually, things settle down after that window.
There’s really no need to go back for a second dose of the morning-after pill. Once you've taken it, that's it. It isn't like some subscription service where you have to keep renewing to stay protected. You do it once, and the job is done.

Forget that box of condoms. Honestly, just go grab a fresh pack. It’s way cheaper than dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

I got it!!!!

So, why is it that our periods only seem to run late exactly when we start thinking we might be pregnant? It has never happened to me before... oh, cruel, cruel world...

I honestly don't get why everyone puts so much effort into those pills... all the drama, side effects, and other nonsense. There's actually something called a vaginal contraceptive film. It has zero side effects, it isn't hormone-based, and you only use it right before things get intimate—so you don't have to stress about it every single day. Plus, it's 99% effective. Seriously girls, stop putting unnecessary chemicals into your bodies... figure it out.

danny74 said:...there’s actually such a thing as a vaginal contraceptive film,

What's this about?😕

Justin Gonzalez87 said:What even is this?😕

Honestly, I'm asking myself the same thing. 😕 Maybe Uncle Danny can shed some light on this mess for us...
... though I was told birth control pills are the safest bet (well, barring abstinence, obviously)....

Question for the girls on Triquilar:

Has anyone else dealt with dizziness as a side effect?

Grabbed coffee yesterday with a friend who’s been on Triquilar for two months, and she’s basically dealing with constant vertigo.

Could there be a link? I told her to just check the insert that came with the pills, but she claims the instructions are only in Mexican. 😕 😢

Vaginal contraceptive films are these tiny, clear strips—about an inch square. Each one comes individually vacuum-sealed, and you usually get a pack of twelve. Before you use it, you just rub it between your palms for a second to warm it up, then slide it onto your finger and push it in as deep as you can. Honestly, having your partner help out makes it even easier. It basically acts like a spermicide, but without all the drama. There are zero hormones involved, and none of that annoying daily hassle or setting phone reminders to remember to take a pill. That’s really it.👍

briskeagle38 said:Question for any ladies on Triquilar:

Has anyone else dealt with dizziness as a side effect?

Is there actually a link? I told her she really needs to check the insert that came with the pills, but she just brushed me off saying the instructions were only in Mexican. 😕 😢

Look, briskeagle38, I’m reading the manual right this second and it totally says: Stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately if you notice any signs pointing toward thrombosis: coughing, shortness of breath... dizziness...

danny74 said:It’s this vaginal contraceptive film—just a tiny, clear little square, about an inch by an inch. They come vacuum-sealed in packs of twelve. Before you use it, you just warm it up between your palms, slide it onto your fingertip, and "push" it in as deep as you can... and honestly, partners usually like helping out with that part too. It works like a spermicide... zero hormones, none of that annoying hassle of having to remember a daily pill or setting phone alarms to remind you... simple as that.👍

Sounds like top-tier tech, but I find it hard to believe it’s actually that reliable... personally, it sounds more like some foam-based spermicide system, though I’d probably just stick to using a condom on top of it anyway. 🙂 But hey, that’s science for you, always pushing boundaries...
I haven't heard anything about it yet, but I could always ask my aunt who works at the local pharmacy... although, let's be real, we tend to lag a bit behind the rest of the world here in America. On the plus side, those birth control pills make period days so much easier—dealing with the cramps and all that—but still, hormones are hormones, aren't they?