Emotional Side Effects

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-02-2004
Emotional Side Effects
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Thu, 09-02-2004 - 2:19pm
I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for slightly over a year. Steadily I have gained weight and become more emotional. I was not like this before I started the pill. I have read that the pill should not cause weight gain.

Is there something out there that may help with my mood swings? I know I am driving my boyfriend insane with all of this crying.

Sarah

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 3:32pm
Hi artsysarah, welcome back!

Triphasic pills (with 3 different dosages of hormones) such as OTC-Lo can more often contribute to moodiness than do monophasic pills, ones with the same dosage of hormones in each of the 21 active pills. Switching to a monophasic pill might help your moodiness. For some choices of low estrogen pills take a look at 'Your pills and what's in them...' in the FAQs at the top of the board. Pills don't usually cause weight gain but they can in some women. Read: ‘Common pill side effects’ in the FAQs for more on weight gain. I hope you find a pill that works well for you. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill