Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]

Hey, what do you guys think about taking a break after using Triquilara for a few months? I mean, does anyone here actually have experience with this?

Why wait several months? Feels like such a huge shock to the system. Maybe after a few years should be more realistic...
I’ve been on Triquilara for three years now, and my doctor hasn't even mentioned taking a break yet

Keith Barnes3 said:Hey, what do you guys think about taking a break after using Triquilara for a few months? I mean, does anyone here actually have experience with this?

If everything is functioning normally, then stopping would be an incredibly foolish move.

Yeah, if everything is already running smoothly, you're basically just stressing out your system for no reason. 🤷

Jeffrey Walker3 said:Why wait several months? Feels like such a huge shock to the system. Maybe after a few years should be more realistic...
I’ve been on Triquilara for three years now, and my doctor hasn't even mentioned taking a break yet

Well, mine told me to take a one-month break after the first six months (though I think that was pretty pointless since I didn't even get my period then), so I just kept taking it immediately.
It’s been three years now and I haven't stopped. My liver tests have been fine, mostly because I’ve been proactive about getting blood work done... actually, my doctor suggested I stay on top of it.
Maybe eventually I’ll switch over to something from a newer generation, like Yasmin.

Sean Lopez3 said:I'm wondering if it's actually necessary to get blood work done before starting birth control?
Thanks a lot 🙂

I’m pretty certain that getting blood tests done before starting hormone therapy—and let's be real, birth control pills definitely count as that—is absolutely necessary. It’s just common sense, I guess. You wouldn't want to put those kinds of drugs into a body that might have issues with liver enzymes, or maybe some clotting factor problems, or even just weird fluctuations in blood cell counts, whether it's the number of cells or just how they behave qualitatively.
So, yeah. It's necessary.

It’s also possible, I suppose, to prescribe more or less appropriate contraceptives based on blood work—since you can actually see hormone levels in there—because, well, not everyone has the same levels or proportions of specific hormones.🤷

Anthony Morales5 said:I don't get why you're stressing—better to have bigger boobs than whatever else could be happening, right?😉
Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any change at all, even though I've been on Yasmin for a few years now.😢

Anthony Morales5,
I think you might have me confused with someone else. I'm not at Yasmin's, if that's what you're asking. I guess I don't really know who that is, anyway. Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. Hard to say.
How’s it going with the scale? I guess you've been gaining weight, or maybe losing it... or perhaps it's just water retention? Maybe.
When I first started taking Triquilar, I noticed this sudden weight gain. It was weird, though—not like regular fat, more like a doughy, bloated feeling. I guess it might have just been water retention, maybe, but...😍After using this for maybe four or five months, I guess my weight finally went back to where it usually is.

Keith Barnes3 said:Anthony Morales5,
I think you might have me confused with someone else. I'm not at Yasmin's, if that's what you're asking. I guess I don't really know who that is, anyway. Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. Hard to say.
How’s it going with the scale? I guess you've been gaining weight, or maybe losing it... or perhaps it's just water retention? Maybe.
When I first started taking Triquilar, I noticed this sudden weight gain. It was weird, though—not like regular fat, more like a doughy, bloated feeling. I guess it might have just been water retention, maybe, but...😍After using this for maybe four or five months, I guess my weight finally went back to where it usually is.

Yeah, I've been on Yasmin for ages. Haven't gained anything, but unfortunately haven't lost any either—though I have noticed my cellulite acting up lately.🤷Can't say for sure if it's the Yasmin doing it, but a ton of girls have told me they noticed the exact same thing...

Anthony Morales5 said:Yeah, I've been on Yasmin for ages. Haven't gained anything, but unfortunately haven't lost any either—though I have noticed my cellulite acting up lately.🤷Can't say for sure if it's the Yasmin doing it, but a ton of girls have told me they noticed the exact same thing...

It’s true. Cellulite shows up in places you wouldn't expect, too—like on your calves, your upper arms, or just stubborn patches in those "strategic" areas.
Regarding that stubborn stuff, I tried cavitation once. I guess I could say it works, but honestly, it only seems to make a difference if you go through with consecutive treatments.

Keith Barnes3 said:Well, mine told me to take a one-month break after the first six months (though I think that was pretty pointless since I didn't even get my period then), so I just kept taking it immediately.
It’s been three years now and I haven't stopped. My liver tests have been fine, mostly because I’ve been proactive about getting blood work done... actually, my doctor suggested I stay on top of it.
Maybe eventually I’ll switch over to something from a newer generation, like Yasmin.

Wow, 😳 a break after only six months 👎.
If everything is working well for you, there really isn't a reason to change anything. Enjoy the stability while things are going smoothly.😉

Anthony Morales5 said:Yeah, I've been on Yasmin for ages. Haven't gained anything, but unfortunately haven't lost any either—though I have noticed my cellulite acting up lately.🤷Can't say for sure if it's the Yasmin doing it, but a ton of girls have told me they noticed the exact same thing...

Oh, boy. 😬

Glad to see plenty of experienced people in here.
So, quick question: this is my first time on the pill (though I’m taking it irregularly), and I’m currently in that 7-day break—two days in already. So... is THIS finally when the period is supposed to show up? Is this normal?
Does it usually take a day or so? How does this work? I have zero clue—I read the manual, but man, it might as well be written in Chinese... nothing is clearly stated.

And the cramps are EXACTLY the same as a regular period... except there's no bleeding... ugh... when will this become "normal"?😢(PLEASE ADVISE

Kenneth Kim37 said:Glad to see plenty of experienced people in here.
So, quick question: this is my first time on the pill (though I’m taking it irregularly), and I’m currently in that 7-day break—two days in already. So... is THIS finally when the period is supposed to show up? Is this normal?
Does it usually take a day or so? How does this work? I have zero clue—I read the manual, but man, it might as well be written in Chinese... nothing is clearly stated.

And the cramps are EXACTLY the same as a regular period... except there's no bleeding... ugh... when will this become "normal"?😢(PLEASE ADVISE

For example, with me, the last day I take them is Wednesday, then my period hits on Sunday. And sometimes, when I start the next pack, I’m still bleeding. It’s all totally standard stuff... I mean, you should basically get it sometime during those 7 days off. Once you hit that first cycle with the pills, you'll eventually figure out the pattern—like, "Okay, I always get it every fourth Saturday or Sunday," or whatever.

So, quick question for the group—has anyone here actually used pliers before?
I’m thinking about making the switch to them once I’m done with the tweezers, but I’m low-key stressing. Like, is my face going to be totally fine, or am I gonna end up with a mess? I seriously just barely managed to get rid of my last breakout/blemish, and I don't want to ruin everything by being too aggressive. Any advice?

My last pill is on Tuesday, my flight lands this Saturday, and it’ll be just enough time to get back on track by Wednesday... Don't sweat it, you'll definitely catch it during a break somewhere! 🙂

thanks so much, ladies! 😁

Alright, now I’m actually getting worried. How has it been 6 days and she STILL hasn't shown up???? 😢

Don't stress too much right at the start. 😉
For example, I’m on my fourth day of waiting, but I guess everyone’s cycle is different. Plus, there's always the chance it just doesn't show up at all. I think it might even be mentioned in the instructions—I don't know which ones you're looking at—but usually, if you miss one, it's fine, though if it happens again, maybe see a gynecologist. If I were you, I'd probably wait a little longer, and if nothing happens, then head to the doctor. The main thing is just not to panic. 🙂

Hi ladies. A quick question:
After taking Triquilar for eight years, I switched to Logest because I wanted to cut down on some side effects. Everything went fine for the first three months, and then my doctor gave me a continuous prescription. It wasn't until the fourth month that I started experiencing light bleeding—mostly a brownish-red discharge—right in the middle of my cycle. And honestly, the longer I stay on them, the heavier the discharge gets every single month. Does this mean they're too weak and I’ll have to go back to Triquilar?

Kenneth Kim37 said:Glad to see plenty of experienced people in here.
So, quick question: this is my first time on the pill (though I’m taking it irregularly), and I’m currently in that 7-day break—two days in already. So... is THIS finally when the period is supposed to show up? Is this normal?
Does it usually take a day or so? How does this work? I have zero clue—I read the manual, but man, it might as well be written in Chinese... nothing is clearly stated.

And the cramps are EXACTLY the same as a regular period... except there's no bleeding... ugh... when will this become "normal"?😢(PLEASE ADVISE

Honey, you'll probably get your period around day 3 or 4 of the break. That's how it works for me—I stop taking them on Tuesday, and it hits by Friday. I also get those lower abdominal pains, and sometimes my lower back hurts too. It's all part of PMS, even though people claim birth control makes PMS almost nonexistent.
For me, the cramps used to be insane before I started the pill—like, I'd pass out or throw up. Now, they're pretty mild and manageable. Sometimes by the third day of the break, I just take an Advil so everything goes a bit smoother.