IMPT. BIRTH CONTROL QUESTION, help please!

Original post by Dalia

Jan 06, 2009 03:20 PM

hi ladies, so I really need help I got the run around from like 4 people today!

My first appt. to the gyno ever was before the wedding and I also went on birth control, she gave me a 6 month supply. She said once that runs out I can go to my REGULAR doctor and she will prescribe another 6 months. She said there is no need to see her until 1 year. So im done with all my pills this week.

I called my regular doc and she refuses to give me the refill, she sayd she has nothing to do with it and I need to have a full checkup with the gyno to get a refill!?

THEN I called my gyno and she is on vacation but her medical assistant said YES I do need to have an appt. w/the gyno!! and she said she doesnt understand why my gyno would tell me that I should just go to my regular doc. WOW im so confused lol, its like everyone is on a different page!

LADIES, what do I do? do you all need to go to gyno for a checkup everytime you need a refill?

ETA: Im done with my pills and im going on a cruise on sunday, I need the pills ASAP!!!

Future Mulligan Posted: Jan 06, 2009 03:57 PM

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you are 'supposed' to go every 6 months when you are birth control i guess for medical reasons - so that means i have to go every 6 months if you aren't on the pill and don't have any issues then you only have to go once per year - and then maybe more frequently as you get older

emomma17 Posted: Jan 06, 2009 03:59 PM

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That is so odd that your gyno would tell you to get the prescription from your regular doctor! I've never heard of that before! I went to the gyno every 6 months and than they would give me a 3 month supply and a Rx for 3 months...

cbcf Posted: Jan 06, 2009 04:16 PM

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Posted by Songstress

Posted by cbcf

Posted by Songstress

I only go once a year and if he doesnt give me enough I call and he refills it. What BC are you on? I have like 4 packets of Yaz and Im not on BC anymore.

would your gyno call the pharmacy up to refill it or would you have to go pick up a new script at their office? my gyno said I have to come in everytime I need a re-fill, they can't call it in. And I went right before the wedding and saw the PA not the doctor and she only wrote a prescription for 3 months worth. Usually the doctor writes for 6-9 months worth. I am so pissed because I don't have insurance right now since I just got married and my work said I cant get it since it will take 3 months to b eligible and then in June I am leaving my job since I will be student teaching. So now I have to go probably pay 100's of $ out of pocket just to go get a freaking refill on my scripts and then pay $60 for my yaz. ugh

sorry for the vent haha

My guy just calls up my pharmacy. Man that stinks! I remember when i didnt have insurance, it was such a pain. I think I paid like 90 every time. My doc also hands me like 4 free ones when I leave the office. He used to feel so bad for me when I didnt have insurance. I love my doc.

maybe i will guilt the doctor into giving me some free ones haha, thanks!

Cutechef729 Posted: Jan 06, 2009 04:34 PM

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I'm really surprised that your gyno told you the regular doctor would give you a prescription. I've never heard that.

I have my annual visit and I always have to do a 6 month check up.I think it has something to do with the insurance. I just switched birth controls last month so I'm not sure if I have to go back every time my prescription runs out.

You should call the gyno office and explain that you need them to call in a refill. As long as you make an appointment they will almost always do this for you. Good luck!

Summer07Bride Posted: Jan 06, 2009 07:49 PM

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Basically they give you a 6 months rx so that they can make more money off of you. You need an annual gyno exam, unless for some reason you are having problems with the pill or if you have an abnormal pap smear. These are not my ideas, but what my new gyno told me (I see her once a year and I saw my old one twice a year.)

As for your prescription, usually the gyno will give you a month renewal if they can not schedule an appointment before your pills run out. Also - you can start a new pack of pills anytime during your cycle (as per my gyno). So even if lets say you missed a week, you can just start taking the pills and your body will be on a new cycle.

yelley77 Posted: Jan 06, 2009 08:16 PM

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I have to go every six months to get a six month RX. They do a breast exam and check my blood pressure since there are so many side affects with BC. If i run out early they refill over the phone, but they will only do it once a year and they make me schedule an appointment asap.

MrsD71208 Posted: Jan 07, 2009 08:57 AM

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Posted by Songstress

Posted by JBoothIn2008

Posted by Songstress

I only go once a year and if he doesnt give me enough I call and he refills it. What BC are you on? I have like 4 packets of Yaz and Im not on BC anymore.

I am on YAZ ... if this girl isn't can we chat?

HAHA Sure. theyre up in my cabinet just rotting away. My doc gave them to me incase I wanted to go back on them at some point. but Ive been feeling so good off of them.

Just curious, in what ways are you feeling better? I can't wait to go off them!

MrsD71208 Posted: Jan 07, 2009 08:58 AM

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I seem to be in the minority here, but my regular physician DOES refill my BC for me. My gyno says that that is fine...I guess all MD's are different.