Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

Kimberly Moore55 said:That’s what he asked... nobody in my family ever took them (not even my mom or grandma 😉)
I'm getting worried... plus I have no clue what else to try next 🤷🤷
What other options are out there?
I looked for Stediril-M but it's not available here in the States...👎

Look, whether they're "poultry" brands or whatever doesn't matter—it's about the slow ovulation and all that. As for what else is available? I don't know, that’s literally what your OB-GYN should be telling you. Honestly, though, you seriously need to find a new doctor.

Jack Hall7 said:Look, whether they're "poultry" brands or whatever doesn't matter—it's about the slow ovulation and all that. As for what else is available? I don't know, that’s literally what your OB-GYN should be telling you. Honestly, though, you seriously need to find a new doctor.

I know👎

Kimberly Moore55 said:So, here’s the deal. I came on here because I’m looking for some advice from the ladies who actually know what they’re doing in this area 🙂
Here’s the situation😛Last year, around July, I started taking Yasmin (my OBGYN didn't even bother to run any blood work first)... I took it for a few months, but the bleeding was happening every other month and it lasted the WHOLE MONTH! It was honestly exhausting...
The takeaway was that Yasmin was too weak for me, so they switched me to Loestrin (which is even weaker, but hey, who am I to argue?)—well, that turned out to be a total disaster. First month, I had nausea and vomiting, then constant bleeding, just feeling totally wiped out... I pushed through it for seven months before I finally said ENOUGH! I was seriously drained, and then Triquilar gave me a little glimmer of hope.
Basically, the first month on it was fine until things got ugly, and I was literally bleeding constantly—it was almost black in color.
Month two was relatively okay, just a bit of spotting (honestly, seeing just a few drops after all that was such a relief), so I started hoping my nightmare was over...
But nope, it wasn't over yet.
Month three hit, and I had this random spotting before my period, but then my actual period just skipped. I took a test and it was negative. My doctor was basically like, "If the test says you aren't pregnant, you aren't pregnant, period." He wouldn't even give me a proper exam... like, okay, whatever.
Now, I'm on my fourth pack... and my vision is getting blurry, I'm dizzy, getting sharp headaches, just feeling super weak...
The vision thing is what's really freaking me out though...
Does all of this mean I shouldn't be on birth control at all?
Has anyone else gone through something similar?
And also, can someone tell me how to actually check everything? Like, should I get blood work or specific tests done?
It’s scary to think I might be taking these when I really shouldn't be, and I don't even know...
Please, if you've been through this, let me know what happened to you🙂

First off, I am certainly not going to tell you to quit taking your medication, though if I were standing in your shoes, that is exactly what I would do. My dear, you cannot simply live so nonchalantly with such significant side effects as if they were nothing at all!

Secondly, switch gynecologists. Do it right now. If you actually possess any regard for your own health, you will hand over that $500 and walk out the door immediately.$200 If you ever find out that everything is actually fine, take heart; because, quite frankly, after what you’ve just endured, you could have easily made a much more serious mess of things. Go get yourself checked out!
That absolute scoundrel of a gynecologist has finally been reported to the Medical Board.

Scott Davis12 said:Yeah, it absolutely can.
It happened to me too. Honestly, every single birth control pill I've ever tried has left me feeling bone-dry.😢

So, how did you actually deal with it? And how long were you stuck in that cycle?

stormymaker24 said:First off, I am certainly not going to tell you to quit taking your medication, though if I were standing in your shoes, that is exactly what I would do. My dear, you cannot simply live so nonchalantly with such significant side effects as if they were nothing at all!

Secondly, switch gynecologists. Do it right now. If you actually possess any regard for your own health, you will hand over that $500 and walk out the door immediately.$200 If you ever find out that everything is actually fine, take heart; because, quite frankly, after what you’ve just endured, you could have easily made a much more serious mess of things. Go get yourself checked out!
That absolute scoundrel of a gynecologist has finally been reported to the Medical Board.

So, I actually went to see him today... and I left my pills behind... I just can't deal with it anymore, it's been so exhausting 👎
I picked up some Evra patches instead, I heard they were 👍 so I'm gonna give them a shot...$43...hopefully they work okay for me...
And obviously I shouldn't be using oral contraceptives... I have blood work done tomorrow—fingers crossed everything comes back normal 🙂

What’s the damage on Logest and Triquilar? And honestly—which one do you guys think actually hits the mark better overall? I’m just sitting here with my Yasmin... wondering if I should just quit smoking altogether or finally try some new brands... 🤷

I find myself wondering... if a woman begins her first month on oral contraceptives... let’s take Yasmin as our example. How much time actually needs to pass before potential side effects begin to surface? Things like weight gain, breast tenderness, or other physiological shifts...

Look, I’m just gonna say it—because clearly, nobody else in this digital wasteland has the guts to call it like it is. I was sitting there, minding my own business, probably thinking about how much better life would be if we all just stopped being so incredibly fake for five minutes, when I saw it. And no, I’m not talking about that blatant nonsense you see on mainstream news outlets—I mean the stuff right here, under our noses! It’s like—okay, think about it—have you ever been to one of those overpriced, trendy coffee shops in downtown Chicago? You know the ones. They charge you eight bucks for a latte that tastes like watered-down cardboard, and they act like they’re doing you a massive favor just by letting you sit in a chair that’s intentionally uncomfortable. That’s exactly what this feels like. It’s performative. It’s shallow. It’s all flash and zero substance, and honestly? It’s exhausting. I’m tired of the constant pivoting, the endless "well, actually" crowd, and the sheer audacity of people acting like they have the moral high ground. Newsflash: you don't. We’re all just circling the drain here, trying to make sense of a world that seems determined to lose its mind every single Tuesday. If we can't even have a straight conversation without someone jumping in with some half-baked, "intellectual" detour, then what are we even doing? What is the point? Anyway, rant over. Or is it? I'm still annoyed. Just saying. kaže:
Hey, quick question—what’s the damage on Logest and Triquilara lately? Like, what are we looking at for prices? And honestly, if you had to pick, which one actually hits the mark better when you look at the whole picture? I'm still sticking with Yasmin for now, but I’m seriously debating whether I should just hang it up or start experimenting with some new stuff... 🤷

How much longer is this gonna take?! Seriously, when are they actually showing up? I feel like I’ve been sitting here forever—just staring at the clock, waiting for anything to happen. It’s like waiting for a delayed flight at O'Hare during a blizzard, just endless, soul-crushing anticipation. Any second now, right? Or am I just wasting my life? $23...and stuff like that.
Well, that’s really down to the individual, isn't it? It’s like trying to pick the best pair of running shoes—what works for a marathon runner might give someone else nothing but blisters. For me, I take Logest and it works like a charm—totally fine. But then you look at my roommate, and it was a total disaster; she took Logest and felt absolutely miserable the whole time, whereas switching over to Triquilar worked perfectly for her. Everyone's body reacts differently, plain and simple.

Kate James21 said:I find myself wondering... if a woman begins her first month on oral contraceptives... let’s take Yasmin as our example. How much time actually needs to pass before potential side effects begin to surface? Things like weight gain, breast tenderness, or other physiological shifts...

So what you're really saying is you want her boobs to grow, huh? 😉

Look, regarding that, if they’re going to grow at all, she’ll probably notice it within that very first month. And honestly, she could feel other symptoms almost immediately during those first four weeks—stuff like bloating, headaches, nausea, feeling swollen, and all that jazz.

Jerry Walker79 said:So what you're really saying is you want her boobs to grow, huh? 😉

Look, regarding that, if they’re going to grow at all, she’ll probably notice it within that very first month. And honestly, she could feel other symptoms almost immediately during those first four weeks—stuff like bloating, headaches, nausea, feeling swollen, and all that jazz.

No, it’s not about her breasts or whatever... I was just asking generally...

So, basically, any potential side effects could be felt within that first month...

Thanks, I was just curious...😉

Hey, can I start taking birth control even if I’m not on my period right now? I haven't been on them for over a month, so I'm wondering—do you absolutely have to wait for the first day of your cycle, or is that not a thing?🤷😕

Hey, can I start taking birth control even if I'm not on my period right now? I haven't been on them for over a month, so I'm wondering—do I strictly have to wait until day one of my cycle, or is there another way to start?🤷😕

Robert Cook said:Hey, can I start taking birth control even if I'm not on my period right now? I haven't been on them for over a month, so I'm wondering—do I strictly have to wait until day one of my cycle, or is there another way to start?🤷😕

From what I understand, you generally have to wait for the first day of your cycle.

swiftviper23 said:What’s the damage on Logest and Triquilar? And honestly—which one do you guys think actually hits the mark better overall? I’m just sitting here with my Yasmin... wondering if I should just quit smoking altogether or finally try some new brands... 🤷

That’s a bit of an odd way to put it, but I suppose you could say things are looking pretty sharp right now. $15It was only a year ago.

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I've been thinking about this... If a woman starts taking birth control for the first time—let’s take Yasmin as an example—how long does it actually take for potential side effects to show up? I'm talking about things like weight gain, breast tenderness, or other common reactions.

Focus on your height first; everything else will follow in due time, especially weight gain and cellulite. 😬

Aaron Garcia36 said:From what I understand, you generally have to wait for the first day of your cycle.

I’m asking because I read this: ''If you start your pill at any other time of your cycle, it will take a week for the contraceptive action to take effect - so you should abstain or use alternative contraception (e.g. condoms) for that first week.''

Has anyone dealt with something similar?

I’ve been digging through various websites and now I’m just totally confused. I’m dealing with a bit of an urgent situation here, and if my period hits right now, things are going to get messy.

Robert Cook said:I’m asking because I read this: ''If you start your pill at any other time of your cycle, it will take a week for the contraceptive action to take effect - so you should abstain or use alternative contraception (e.g. condoms) for that first week.''

Has anyone dealt with something similar?

I’ve been digging through various websites and now I’m just totally confused. I’m dealing with a bit of an urgent situation here, and if my period hits right now, things are going to get messy.

Unfortunately, I don't really want to weigh in since gynecological advice can vary so much between places like the UK and the US.
Personally, I wouldn't wait to start them, but that's just my take. Maybe someone a bit more knowledgeable will jump in online and give you some advice based on their own experience.

swiftviper23 said:What’s the damage on Logest and Triquilar? And honestly—which one do you guys think actually hits the mark better overall? I’m just sitting here with my Yasmin... wondering if I should just quit smoking altogether or finally try some new brands... 🤷

Triquilar is definitely a step up from $15, at least in my book...

edit. Just realized this was already answered lol 😉

So, I was wondering—can you take other meds while on birth control? I’m currently on Yasmin, but I also have this habit of taking those metabolism support capsules (like Tonalin), and now I’m totally stuck on whether I should keep going with them or not... Any advice?

Hey guys! So I was reading that Triquilar might cause a lower tolerance for contact lenses, especially the semi-hard ones... has anyone actually dealt with this? Like, how does it even feel? 🤔

I've been wearing contacts for a few months now while being on the pill, so I honestly can't tell if any discomfort or weirdness I'm feeling is just my eyes adjusting or if it's actually from the hormones. 🤷

Robert Cook said:Hey, can I start taking birth control even if I’m not on my period right now? I haven't been on them for over a month, so I'm wondering—do you absolutely have to wait for the first day of your cycle, or is that not a thing?🤷😕

You don't strictly have to wait—a friend of mine didn't, and her OBGYN gave her the green light (though she had some issues with it later on)—but just know you won't be fully protected right away, so you'll definitely need to use backup protection.

And regarding Triquillar, I end up paying $40 for it, $9.75