a question about BCPs

Leigh71 · December 2010

Having been a TTC gal for 12+ yrs. I was not on birth control of any kind. Since the delivery of the twins, the doc put me on BCPs. I just have a general "side effect" question... does the pill... or did the pill ever make you moody? I'm just wondering... because I don't remember feeling like this before taking these...? Huh?

I feel like PMS symptoms. weird.

MamaCrystal · December 2010

I've been on 3 different kinds over the years and have never been moody on them. (I also just asked DH for good measure!) ; )

However, I've heard that they can cause all sorts of side effects. If you feel very different than your usual self, you should talk with your doc about possibly changing pills.

ashleymarie123 · December 2010

Oh most definitely! The pill made me a mega-B!tch!!! DH and I are trying to figure out what to do for BC after the twins arrive because I refuse to take it. It wasn't the only side effect I had from it, and that was even with the low-estrogen alternative.

Leigh71 · December 2010

ashleymarie123:
Oh most definitely! The pill made me a mega-B!tch!!! DH and I are trying to figure out what to do for BC after the twins arrive because I refuse to take it. It wasn't the only side effect I had from it, and that was even with the low-estrogen alternative.

whew!! I'm glad you posted this. It's been weird. It's worse than my pregnancy hormones I used to have. After you have your LOs... the last thing you want is to feel all those hormonal things again. I thought i was just tired.... got more sleep.... just hungry.... etc. etc. i think it's these pills. Thanks for posting.

omgtwinsfeb11 · December 2010

Oh yes. I've been on and off the pill for years and have tried many different kinds. I had one pill (which, like PP, happened to be a low-estrogen pill) that made me insane. Like irrational, crazy crying jag insane. My pregnancy hormones are tame in comparison. And I never got used to that particular pill.

Talk to your doctor and see if they would consider switching you to something different. I think everyone reacts differently to different pills.

Leigh71 · December 2010

omgtwinsfeb11:

Oh yes. I've been on and off the pill for years and have tried many different kinds. I had one pill (which, like PP, happened to be a low-estrogen pill) that made me insane. Like irrational, crazy crying jag insane. My pregnancy hormones are tame in comparison. And I never got used to that particular pill.

Talk to your doctor and see if they would consider switching you to something different. I think everyone reacts differently to different pills.

it is a "low" estrogen type pill. I'm glad i asked this Q tonight. i'm going to ask the doc for something else... or just go back to icky condoms.

Btw.... also being a mom who was on bedrest, I just want to tell you.. Good Job Mama keeping your LOs growing. Bedrest is soooo tough. Hang in there!!

Temp159135562506975 · December 2010

the pill can do that- but so can having twins.... realize your body is going through a lot, even months out - and you aren't sleeping like you should, are stressed, etc... so it can all add up.

talk to your OB though - a change might help.

Leigh71 · December 2010

I'm def. sleep deprived. (even with the girls being 5 months)... it's like they just keep getting busier! and more and more awake. This mama is exhausted. I think this is the first time I've been on here in weeks. (the multiples board)

Mollymay39 · December 2010

Talk to your doctor. I never did well with BCPs due to the hormones/side effects. However, I am sure you are also just so tired and busy with twins. It could be that too!

MrsB*7*21 · December 2010

I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (sp??) and didn't have any noticeable side effects, and then my insurance switched and it wasn't covered so they switched me to something else and I had some major mood swings and I'm normally pretty cool, calm & collected! I decided to fork over the additional $$ for the ortho and never had mood swings again

marker56 · December 2010

I am very moody on the pill and now refuse to go back on it. I had been on it for 10 years and struggled with mood problems for years not realizing that the pill was causing much of it. Once DH and I starting TTC and I went off the pill, I mellowed out and am SO much better of a person to deal with since stopping it. I still have mood swings during O and just after AF (which really fit the description of PMDD), but STILL, the pill was AWFUL to me. Hope this helps you. Condoms are just fine for us instead

natb22 · December 2010

Are you on a low dose? I was on Ortho lo for years and never experienced any moodiness, but everyone is different and each persons body handles pills differently. Maybe your dr can switch you to a different brand or low dose if you aren't on one already

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