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scarglitter · 07-07-2007, 09:00 AM

Hello all,
I have been trying to find a birth control pill that works for me, and so far, it has been rather tough. I tried Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo for one year, Desogen for four months, then Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo again for 6 months. I felt my sex drive had diminished, was becoming increasingly moody, and started to experience break through bleeding, so decided to try something new.

At my last visit to the gyno, the PA suggested Mircette, which is a monophasic pill with 26 active pills and lower dose of estrogen. I was very excited to try it, as she said she prescribes it to people with similar complaints and her patients have all been satisfied.

I have been on it for two weeks, and have literally felt like an emotional wreck. It seems like suddenly everything revolves around me, and everyone is out to piss me off (almost like intense PMS). Of course, I know that it is irrational - even at the moments when I feel offended/pissed, but I can not help but let the irrational emotions take over. I hate this feeling of not having control over my emotional reactions.

Of course, it could be something other than the pill (I have been working really hard, not sleeping much, and studying for the GRE), but it seems like I experienced an emotional 180 the first day I started the pill, and I have not returned to normal since.

So, my question is, how long do you wait the side effects out? Could my body just be freaking out over the change in hormones, and return to normal in a couple of months? I was told before to give the pill 3 months before switching, but at this rate, I will piss off/scare away all friends, colleagues, and my boyfriend by then! I think there is only so much leeway others will be willing to give me, even with the disclaimer "I switched my birth control pill and feel on edge right now. Please ignore me if I seem overly emotional/bitchy/sensitive"!

I am interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences. I told myself if this pill does not work out, I will quit all pills for awhile and try to return to my old self (with use of condoms). It is scary to return to full blown periods/cramps/PMS, but probably better than feeling moody all the time. I am also interested in the IUD, and the TFP IUD thread is awesome for information.

It is amazing how much birth control pills really affect us!

-Ashley

07-07-2007, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
scarglitter Upright	How long do you wait out pill side effects? Hello all, I have been trying to find a birth control pill that works for me, and so far, it has been rather tough. I tried Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo for one year, Desogen for four months, then Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo again for 6 months. I felt my sex drive had diminished, was becoming increasingly moody, and started to experience break through bleeding, so decided to try something new. At my last visit to the gyno, the PA suggested Mircette, which is a monophasic pill with 26 active pills and lower dose of estrogen. I was very excited to try it, as she said she prescribes it to people with similar complaints and her patients have all been satisfied. I have been on it for two weeks, and have literally felt like an emotional wreck. It seems like suddenly everything revolves around me, and everyone is out to piss me off (almost like intense PMS). Of course, I know that it is irrational - even at the moments when I feel offended/pissed, but I can not help but let the irrational emotions take over. I hate this feeling of not having control over my emotional reactions. Of course, it could be something other than the pill (I have been working really hard, not sleeping much, and studying for the GRE), but it seems like I experienced an emotional 180 the first day I started the pill, and I have not returned to normal since. So, my question is, how long do you wait the side effects out? Could my body just be freaking out over the change in hormones, and return to normal in a couple of months? I was told before to give the pill 3 months before switching, but at this rate, I will piss off/scare away all friends, colleagues, and my boyfriend by then! I think there is only so much leeway others will be willing to give me, even with the disclaimer "I switched my birth control pill and feel on edge right now. Please ignore me if I seem overly emotional/bitchy/sensitive"! I am interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences. I told myself if this pill does not work out, I will quit all pills for awhile and try to return to my old self (with use of condoms). It is scary to return to full blown periods/cramps/PMS, but probably better than feeling moody all the time. I am also interested in the IUD, and the TFP IUD thread is awesome for information. It is amazing how much birth control pills really affect us! -Ashley