Birth control pills and mood swings
By freedomg
@freedomg (1684)
United States
August 1, 2008 9:36am CST
O.k. I guess on this one you may need a little background info. so here it goes.
The squeamish may want to look away.
I was having a menstrual cycle every 9 -10 days that were lasting 9-10 days so my doctor put me on progesterone (that's one emotional roller coaster I'm not getting back on) then we agreed to put me on birth control pills. Ever since I started the dang things I have been super sensitive. I cried
watching the new Hairspray movie. John Travolta has been know for a few tear jerker's but that wasn't one of them. I feel like I'm losing my mind and my poor hubby is so lost. He actually asked if it was safe to give me a hug the other night.
Has anyone ever had this happen before? Is this going to pass or do I need to get a new pill? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
watching the new Hairspray movie. John Travolta has been know for a few tear jerker's but that wasn't one of them. I feel like I'm losing my mind and my poor hubby is so lost. He actually asked if it was safe to give me a hug the other night. Has anyone ever had this happen before? Is this going to pass or do I need to get a new pill? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.1 person likes this
5 responses
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
1 Aug 08
I haven't taken birth control pills for several years but I don't ever remembering being that way. Have you checked out the manufactures website to see if that is a side effect? Good luck hope you can get everything figured out, since that has to be not so much fun.
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@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
1 Aug 08
LOL That's ok I usually always check them because they have every possible side effect listed and usually have good information as well.
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Oh DUHHHHH!!!!
I'll do that now. Thanks. I knew I liked you.
@liltunergirl (467)
• Canada
1 Aug 08
Some pills respond differently with different people. Try asking your doctor to put you on a pill with very low estragin levels. Some pills make you gain wait and others make you moody. I am actually quite testy with my boyfriend and I'm trying not to be so angry with him but I think it's the pill I'm on as well. It just makes me that way. It might get a little better as your body gets used to it but it will never fully go away so If you don't like who you are on the pill then I suggest going on a different one. My friend out right stopped the pill as she didn't like who she had become while on it. She was a wreck, mood swings from being angry to crying to jumpy to happy go lucky. Give the pills a few more days to sink in and if you still haven't gone back to being somewhat normal then I suggest asking your doc for a lower pill.
@freedomg (1684)
• United States
1 Aug 08
See that's been me for the past week. Yeah it's helped the crazy periods but it's like "Hello Sybil" around here. I woke up pissed off yesterday and had no clue why but I knew I was mad at something. How long would you wait before saying enough is enough?
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@freedomg (1684)
• United States
5 Aug 08
Thanks sweety. I talked to my doctor and he said the same thing. I had to have a sit down with the family as well to tell them that when mommy says she's had enough and goes to her room it means the crazy lady wants out and they need to give me a few minutes to shut her up.
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@liltunergirl (467)
• Canada
5 Aug 08
I would probably let the pill kick in for a few weeks. Try 2-3 weeks. I know it's going to be a trying time with your significant other but just explain to him so he doesn't take it too personally. They say things usually take 2-3 weeks to fully get into your system. I've been on Tricyclin Low for a few months now and I find that I'm always misurable and I snap at a lot of people in my family. I'm not thinking of changing pills because I don't like who I am on this pill. Like I said, give it some time to kick in. If you still don't like the way your acting after a few weeks then get changed to a different pill. There's tons out there to choose from! Good luck and tell your significat other to hang in there - it will get better!
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
1 Aug 08
Yes, I have had that happen before. My problems was that the hormone level was much to high for my body. You should talk to your OBGYN about your problem, she can adjust your pills as needed.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
14 Aug 08
I would have thought that measuring someone's hormone levels these days was an easy thing to do. If they were measured then it would be a simple thing to take the necessary levels of the required hormone/s to achieve balance. I simply do not understand why women and their husbands are still suffering in this way. Add my big hug to hubby's big hug and tell him from me that back rubs and oil massages are also good.
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@freedomg (1684)
• United States
15 Aug 08
You would think that it would be more of an exact science by now but I guess not. As for my hubby I will pass on the sentiment and "Thank you", though I think I will omit the massage idea. Sounds good but he's a little too strong for those.I end up in pain.
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@ch88ss (2271)
• United States
8 Aug 08
So sorry to hear this is happening to you.
It is great that your husband is so understanding and ask if he can give you a hug.
I used to be that way 12 years ago after the birth of my son, but it took me two years and finally I am all better.
I suggest you talk to you doctor and find out what is the in the pill's ingredient.
Good luck.
@freedomg (1684)
• United States
8 Aug 08
First thank you for the kind words. I needed them today. I called my doctor and he wants me to try to stick it out for 2 months and then go with an IUD. I don't know id i could handle 2 months though it seems to be getting worse. The other day I was so depressed out of nowhere that I didn't even want to move. I have a lot of people that are depending on me and can't afford to lose momentum. The doctor said that he was afraid that this would happen but because of some other issues he put me on it for the high estrogen levels and that it's fairly nessicary. If it doesn't get better though he may give me Valium to help. Great from moody to spacey. I'm dingy enough as it is. Oops sorry this sort of turned into a rant. Thanks for listening.
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