The Pill and Mood Swings

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Registered: 06-28-2007
The Pill and Mood Swings
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 8:56am
I've been on OrthoTricyclin Lo for a few years now (maybe 4?). I've been fine on them until recently. I've been spotting 3-4 days before I start my period (the spotting usually starts prior to when I should be on my period). Also, I've been having horrible mood swings 2 days before my period that continue till about a week after my period. That's 2 weeks of my life every month that's a complete roller coaster. My periods are also no longer starting on time -- early and late. My DR has suggested changing to OrthoCyclin and removing that varying levels of hormones. Should I switch or should I stop and give my body a break? Before being on "Lo" I had been on a few other pills for 5-6 years, so probably been on BC for about 10 years now. I'm 31 years old.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 10:40am

Hi madison_0404, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 06-28-2007
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:00pm
Thanks for the info Jill! I've read so many posts on other sides of the horror stories of staying on birth control that it's really freaked me out! My OBGYN is a new one for me since I'm 3 hrs away from the OBGYN that I went to for 15 years. I may call my old one just to get a second opinion of the direction to go in. I always feel better with a second opinion - especially from someone who saw me for such a long time! I'll let you know how it goes!