luckyinlove Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 My boyfriend and I have been together almost 2 years. Things started out wonderfully, and we love eachother VERY much. We've planned out a future together and have gotten through some really rough things together. Ultimately, things have been wonderful. I started taking birth control (desogen) after 6 months of being together. I've been playing around with different brands since then, and my doctor just put me on Yaz 2 months ago. Personally, I think I have a HUGE issue with the common mood swing side effect. For the past couple months I've been having HORRIBLE (and I mean HORRIBLE) mood outbursts. I get extremely angered by small things, and often have huge crying fits that lead to drawn-out irrational arguments with my boyfriend. Tonight we had an argument that was an absolute nightmare as a result of one of these crying fits. He wanted to spend the night alone, and I wanted to relax with him. When he told me he wanted to spend the night alone I immediately started balling, complaining that we never spend time together (which is entirely untrue). Anyway, our argument lasted 2 hours, and he ended up telling me that he can't stand being around me sometimes (among some other very hurtful things). He also said that we HAD something great, but doesn't know anymore. Things are definitely on edge right now, and I'm terrified. I know that I'm doing this to myself, but my emotions just take over and I really can't control it. I'm SOOO fearful of losing a great relationship with the man I love more than anything. I'm hoping it has something to do with the birth control, so that it will stop when i stop taking it. I'm just totally irritable and irrational. I start arguments out of nothing, and make things up all the time. Does anyone have any similar experiences with birth control? Any tips or suggestions? I just need some support right now, I need to know I'm not alone out there. It's been a rough night
AriaIncognito Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I know of someone that took Yaz and she said it turned her into a complete bitch. If you dont think your BC is working for you, go to your gyno and ask to be switched. I've been on ortho-lo with practically no side effects. I'd recommend it. Or ortho regular is probably more of the same.
norajane Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 If these mood swings started when you started taking Yaz, then there's probably a connection. Go off the bc, and use just condoms for a while and see if that stabilizes your hormones and the mood swings. You may want to look into other methods of birth control, like diaphragms, or keep trying different versions of the pill until you get one that doesn't make you crazy. Keep in mind that the Depo shot, the patch, and the Nuva Ring are all hormone birth control.
dreamergrl Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 BC has done this to me. Only the shot instead of the pill. I'd be happy, then sad, then angry, then happy again... it was driving me nuts! It's different for everyone. The pill actually was great for me. Maybe you'd have better luck with the shot?
Elemental Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Any form of hormonal birth control can do this. It is, after all, hormones.
bluepoppy Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Well as birth control - I guess it's working - cos your not going to have much sex if you're that moody on it. I think it's very common to get moody on the BC pills - I've gone through a few and found one that is OK - although the day before is still an issue (but we know when it is). Taking suppliments with the BC pills can help with the moodness too. But I'd switch brands, and maybe give body a rest for a bit.
Tony T Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I don't know anything about birth control but I'd say you better get to a doctor and get your chemistry straightened out or find another acceptable means of birth control. For a man, being around a very moody woman can be hell on earth. Make sure your boyfriend understands WHY you've been this way. He obviously doesn't know or he wouldn't be spending two hours in fruitless, chemically induced, artificial arguments with you. GET SOME HELP TODAY!!! ----from a high competent medical professional!!!
DanielMadr Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Why you hate kids so much???? O.K. I never took a BC pill. I know some did when they tried to fool a doctor in the army - you vomit and feels like you get heart attack any minute. So it is not probably all that harmless to women too. It certainly looks BCPs were the problem. Were you on BCP when you wrote that post? Probably not, it is quite collected. However maybe you developed some insecurity-relationship issues. You should question yourself some things. Are you happy with work/school/family. What about your BF? He seems like a good guy...I would probably shoot you with narcotic dart already
Citizen Erased Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I was put on Yaz to treat what my doc thought was PMDD. It just made me even more nuts I was only on it for 2 months, it was more than long enough for me. Me and everyone I know! Go to your doctor and tell them your symptoms. It is their responsibility to find the best pill for you. I had to search around for mine. Everyone is different, but there is a large variety out there you just have to be willing to "shop around" so to speak.
DanielMadr Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Pharmaceutic company probably changes the inscriptions to: Jaz pills are not suitable for minors and LoveShack posters....
lovestruck818 Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I'm on Yaz now but have only been for 2 weeks...so far so good except those awful stomach pains. My boyfriend really wanted me to go on it- so I did it for him- I had no desire to be on it b/c I am really ok with condoms but he didn't want to use condoms. I feel like even it does end up turning me into a bitch, I did it for him and he knows that and thanks me and appreciates it all the time. He'll just have to suck it up and deal with it b/c i did this for him.
lovestruck818 Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I know of someone that took Yaz and she said it turned her into a complete bitch. If you dont think your BC is working for you, go to your gyno and ask to be switched. I've been on ortho-lo with practically no side effects. I'd recommend it. Or ortho regular is probably more of the same. Supposedly Yaz doesn't make you gain weight. Personally I'd rather be skinny and bitch than be fat and nice.
shanny Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I think this is very common. I used ortho tricyclen a few years ago and I went completely nuts, as well as gained 10 pounds. Within a week of stopping, I was back to my normal self and the extra weight just fell off. BC pills suck as far as I'm concerned.
PinkKittyKat Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Supposedly Yaz doesn't make you gain weight. Personally I'd rather be skinny and bitch than be fat and nice. Hahaha, I'm on Yasmin because I specifically told the doctor that under no circumstances did I want to gain ANY weight!! I have actually LOST weight. It's like a wonder pill, I never get any breakouts, AND my boobs grew!!! But yeah, mood swings... I ALMOST like it more this way, because normally I hold a grudge. I used to be Queen Grudge-Holder. With my BC I can get angry and moody, but then it completely goes away within less than an hour. My bf has pointed out that I don't stay angry at him any more. Moodiness can be good if you're swapping into a good mood. Anyway, I think Yaz has a lower dosage of hormones. If the dose is that low and still aggravating you, I doubt you'll be able to stay on hormones. Yeah, talk to your doctor. Diaphragms/sponges/cervical caps may be the way to go. Sponges are awesome, but a little pricy. And let your bf know maybe that your moods may be affected by the pills you are taking for prevention of unwanted pregnancies... I'm sure he'll be understanding. Try to realize that your feelings are coming out through a chemical fog, and calm yourself down. It's hard, I know. I can't always manage. Just warn him you are going through a rough spell and that you will try to work on it. Assure him you are going to the doctor and trying to change things. Good luck!
soulseeker Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I used to have terrible mood swings. I have been on Yasmin, the earlier version of Yaz, and was a complete bitch. I get migraines, and when my Y persciption ran out, my doctor wouldnt refill it. There is some corelation btwn mirgraines and estrogen and strokes, anyway... Now I am on Camila, progesterone only, and I tell ya, I cant even feel a difference btwn being on that and not being on anything at all. It's great! Everyone is different, but you might want to ask about it. It's just a *tad* less effective than combinations of estrogen and progesterone, so be aware of that.
Sheekie Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 My boyfriend and I have been together almost 2 years. Things started out wonderfully, and we love eachother VERY much. We've planned out a future together and have gotten through some really rough things together. Ultimately, things have been wonderful. I started taking birth control (desogen) after 6 months of being together. I've been playing around with different brands since then, and my doctor just put me on Yaz 2 months ago. Personally, I think I have a HUGE issue with the common mood swing side effect. For the past couple months I've been having HORRIBLE (and I mean HORRIBLE) mood outbursts. I get extremely angered by small things, and often have huge crying fits that lead to drawn-out irrational arguments with my boyfriend. Tonight we had an argument that was an absolute nightmare as a result of one of these crying fits. He wanted to spend the night alone, and I wanted to relax with him. When he told me he wanted to spend the night alone I immediately started balling, complaining that we never spend time together (which is entirely untrue). Anyway, our argument lasted 2 hours, and he ended up telling me that he can't stand being around me sometimes (among some other very hurtful things). He also said that we HAD something great, but doesn't know anymore. Things are definitely on edge right now, and I'm terrified. I know that I'm doing this to myself, but my emotions just take over and I really can't control it. I'm SOOO fearful of losing a great relationship with the man I love more than anything. I'm hoping it has something to do with the birth control, so that it will stop when i stop taking it. I'm just totally irritable and irrational. I start arguments out of nothing, and make things up all the time. Does anyone have any similar experiences with birth control? Any tips or suggestions? I just need some support right now, I need to know I'm not alone out there. It's been a rough night Wow, it sounds like I could have typed that up. I, too, was on Yasmin and it turned me into a MONSTER. I was so moody, sensitive, cranky, irrational, you name it. I've tried tons of birth control pills and only Yasmin made me feel that way. My best recommendation is visit your physician asap and get a different birth control pill. That's what I did and it helped. Everyone's body reacts differently to various brands so as someone said, you have to shop around. It sucks but it's a trial and error process. You're definitely not alone in your situation! Just remember you can do something about it! Good luck!
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