I just asked this question but only got one answer. So I am trying again. When I was on the pill before I got pregnant I really didn't have any side effects what so ever but know I am on the same pill that I was on but I have been moody and emotional. Is is possible that since I was pregnant, that the pills would have a different effect on me know post pregnancy? I hope this wasn't too confusing. ( I had my baby 5months ago) Thanks for the help.
2007-01-29 16:20:48 · 13 answers · asked by mdoud01 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have been on the pill since 3wks after my delivery so it has been just about 5months. I am not really depressed but I don't know if that means it could still be post partum depression even if I'm not depressed.
2007-01-29 16:34:31 · update #1
The birth control pill could definately effect you differantly now that you are postpartum.
This happened to me after the birth of my son. The same pill I had taken previously effected me the same way you mentioned.
I went through this for a few months before switching pills two differant times and finally found one that didn't bother me.
My mother in law argues that it wasn't the pill at all but a bout of postpartum depression, but that is another story.
There are so many kinds of pills now maybe you should speak to your Dr. about changing your pill. Hope this has been helpful :)
2007-01-29 16:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Hailey m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having the baby may have nothing to do with the pill The pill can cause different reactions all the time. One pill made me gain weight and I was a total b**ch on it. Another one made me depressed. The one that was considered a "low" bc worked for me. How long have you been on this pill since the baby? I know you were on it before the baby. If it has only been a few weeks, I would give it about 3 months to settle in, if it has been 5 months, I would ask to try another kind. Good luck! P.S. Maybe the feelings you have are not from the pill at all, could be from having the baby?-like ppd, or not enough help with the baby, to much stress?
2007-01-30 00:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by bratzmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this can happen. It can take up to a year, sometimes even longer for your hormones to get back to "normal". Until this happens there is a tendency for the pill to create more side effects, such as mood swings, more/less cramping, altered menstral flow etc. You may want to try a different pill. Each pill has different hormone variants. Some are stronger than others. Your MD may be able to suggest one that offers lower doses of these hormones. This will help ease the mood swings. After giving birth to my twins, I started the same pill I was on previously. After 2 months I realized something was not right. I went to my OB and she started me on YAZ. My mood swings are gone, my cramps are gone, and my period has been cut by 1-2 days.
Talk to your MD. You don't need to suffer through side effects. You have enough on your plate with your new baby.
Good luck!
2007-01-30 01:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by Paige S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it is the pill that the side effects are from. I think that since you have had your baby, your body is changing back to 'normal' and you can go through things. Were you depressed after the baby? Have post pardom? I know after I had my daughter, I couldn't sleep, I was emotional (unbelievably). I was also moody too! It is not the pill, It is your body. Try talking to someone about your feelings. You may get better, Trust me, it is NOT the pill. Also ask your doctor, if you are confortable enough. Tell him/her how you are feeling and they can suggest what to do too.
Hope everything works out for you.
Try not to get depressed, Talk to whom ever- talk that little heart out!!
2007-01-30 00:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JMHO, it is more likely that the change in hormones due to the pill combined with the natural hormone changes and lack of rest a new baby brings, may have pushed you a bit over the post partum depression edge. Talk to your OBGYN ad get their input. Life is to short to be in a funk for any reason!
2007-01-30 00:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Hun i was on the pill also i came off it and became pregnant with twins ! well i had so many probs with my periods i was told i needed to go back on well i was on it for a while i was depressed anxious and felt terrible i decided to come off it so it can happen even if you was on it before, the best thing to do is consult your doctor of your symptoms and he may recommend a lower dose pill, failing this you may need some sort of other contraception
you need to get it sorted the last thing you need is depression with a baby
good luck
2007-01-30 04:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Autism's Beautiful Face 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-30 00:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by amyl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not the pill doing this, its post pardom depression. It happens to just about every new mother. The sudden hormone change could also be affecting you. Its ok! Enjoy your new baby, take a nice bath while baby is sleeping. You'll soon be on the way to being less moody. =o) Might want to step in to see the Dr. He / She may be able to offer better help. =o)
Congrats! Good Luck!
2007-01-30 00:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by ebay_convert 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think its totally possible they are having a different effect on you than before. When you had the baby, your hormones went through all kinds of changes and they probably are still in flux. You could also be experiencing a little bit of post pardum. I'd ask my doctor what they thought
2007-01-30 00:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mangomum 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, this happened to me too. your body changes significantly from pregnancy and can alter your hormones permanently. you should talk to your doctor about this and hopefully they can find something that suits you.
2007-01-30 00:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by divamommy_4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋