i was on yasmin, and i just skipped my period until the end of every box. i am on yaz now and taking it normally with the four weeks of active tablets but it screwed up my body so that i had this massive withdrawal bleed and my skin turned terrible.
wow. that's why i'm on the pill. to stop that.
Entirely possible. The pill in general flattens out hormone production, so you don't get the manic spikes of increased hormones (i.e. temporarily increased sex drive).
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Your assumption is wrong, Yasmin is still patent protected in Australia.
yeah i guessed that that was why there wasn't a generic brand.
ahh i get what you're trying to say.
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The answer to both questions is to read the booklet that came with your pill packet. If you're still in any doubt, make sure you use a condom, better safe than pregnant.
+ 1.
Thankyou! We'll be using condoms too, just to be extra safe+ 1.
Personally, when I first started I waited a month before relying on it on its own. I know I may be a little paranoid but you wont know how your body will react, some find it takes their body a while to adjust and if its not strong enough etc you don't want to find out the hard way.
Given the time frame I would use a condom, theres no need to rush, once your body is used to it you will have plenty of time to test it out
The booklet and/or the doc who prescribed it is your safest bet for info
In terms of when to start taking it, mine suggested starting on your period. You should do whatever it says in the booklet, I know people who tried taking it at other times and while it was effective they felt a bit gross considering they were messing with their hormones. The way you are suggesting WOULD prolong your period, unless the packet suggests this you might feel a little off for the first few weeks as you're messing a bit with ur cycle. I can't remember but I think it effects people less if its taken at the beginning of or end of your period....
One benefit, your periods will become rather regular.
Oh and to get the best info telling people which pill you are taking may help, especially as you may find someone on here is on the same one. (This is not subsitute for medical advice). I am on Levlen ED
Don't worry, most people don't have too much people finding one that suits.Thankyou! We'll be using condoms too, just to be extra safe
My period is so irregular and i have no clue when it's going to come as it's already about 3 weeks overdue, i might just start the pills as soon as i get them, and i'll be safe as i won't be having sex for atleast 7 days anyways! Now just to get one that suits me and doesn't give me terrible side effects. each has their pros and cons i guess!
