My problem with The Pill
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My problem with The Pill
| Wed, 11-03-2004 - 7:58pm |
When I first got married in March 2003, I was on Ortho-Tricyclen Lo. I stopped taking it in September 2003 because it caused me to have mood swings, I was irritable, sometimes depressed, and I got very hard to live with. (We've been using condoms ever since). Did anybody else have this happen to them, and what other forms of birth control were you able to use?

This week on Monday I got an IUD (Paraguard.) I think this is the best decision I ever made. I understand some docs may suggest you not to have one if you have not had a baby...but I think some docs say it is OK if you are in a faithful relationship. There is a greater possibility of expulsion of the IUD by your body if you have never had a baby. Well, guess I'd ask your doc to see what (s)he thinks.
Best wishes,
Sandy
i have the same problem with my BC im on OTC, and i have noticed that 2 weeks out of the month i have horrible mood swings and depression. I just dont like feeling like i dont have control of my emotions, you know? My husband and I are going to see a Dr about getting him a vasectomy. I am hoping that I am going to be able to get of the BCP and do alrigth with the transition and feel like my old self again. Anyway if you want to talk about anything or just need someone to talk to about how you are feeling here is my e mail address : mryon216@verizon.net
I know i could use someone who knows what im feeling too!! ;-) Take care
Missy
Another problem I have is, ever since I've been off The Pill, I've been very irregular. December of last year and last month, I've gone 39 and 38 days, respectively. Both times, my hubby and I got worried because we're not ready for a baby yet, and both times we were able to breathe a sigh of relief. If that weren't a factor, then I'd like to try the natural methods. Oh well.