Girl Problem(s), need help... I should say!?!?

Question

Before anything, I MUST say I HAVE talked to my Dr. about this paragraph, SEVERAL times!!! Get's me NO WHERE!!!

Okay, so I have been on the Same Birth Control for the past 10 months (maybe longer-pill form) I am not sure if my body just does not agree or if I really can't take BC. I have been on so many different horomone levels that I get confused on what I really...should be on!! My side effects include spot bleeding almost all the time, bad...Bad moods, No sex drive towards my boyfriend, I am emtional about stupid things and I can't understand what can I do about it? I can't just Not be on BC, and my doctor just always says it's normal and it's Not. I know it's not.
Anybody know of ANYTHING I can do or take, to at least make my mood a little better or just show my BF a little more love? lol it's silly and I am a High stressed person, I have a job, that I am not... to fond about, but I live with it for the Money.
Do I just need to relax, or something serious going on??

help?

Answer 1

I had the same problem - I was feeling terribly wrong the entire 2 months. My OB Dr. switched me from Ortho Tri Cyclen to a brand with Higher Estrogen called Ovcon & I've been taking them for over a year now :)
Please get a second opinion - and a female doctor KNOWS first hand how it feels.

Types of Birth Control Pills
The three most common types of birth control pills are:

1. Progestin-only pills (POP). This type of pill contains no estrogen. Called the progestin-only pill, or "mini-pill," it's ideal for breastfeeding women because estrogen reduces milk production. It's also ideal for women who cannot take estrogen. Progestin-only pills primarily work by thickening the cervical mucus, thereby preventing sperm from entering the uterus. To work effectively, they must be taken at a certain time every 24 hours.
An option for women who cannot use estrogen

Disadvantages:
irregular bleeding patterns, spotting or breakthrough bleeding
must be taken at the same time every day
do not protect against sexually transmitted infections; women at risk must use condoms
may be slightly less effective than combination oral contraceptives
Possible side effects:
amenorrhea (absence of a monthly period)
irregular bleeding
heavy bleeding
abdominal pain
headaches
Ask yourself the following questions to determine if POPs are the right choice for you:


2. Combination pills. When you hear the term "birth control pill," it most often refers to oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin. Each pill in the pack contains a combination of these two hormones.

Monophasic pills. Each of the 21 active pills in one of these packs contains the same amount of estrogen and progestin. The other seven pills are placebos and contain no hormones; menstruation occurs while they are being taken.

Multiphasic pills. Also called biphasic and triphasic, multiphasic oral contraceptives contain varied amounts of hormones and are designed to be taken at specific times throughout the entire pill-taking schedule. Multiphasic pills contain various levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the month. They were developed to reduce side effects of oral contraceptives, including breakthrough bleeding, spotting and amenorrhea, associated with higher levels of hormones.

Advantages of combination pills:
reduces risk of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer
prevents ectopic pregnancy (pregnancies that occur outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube)
decreases menstrual blood loss and pain and cramps
less severe premenstrual symptoms
more regular menstrual cycles
improves acne

3. Emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). ECPs are not intended to be used regularly as a contraceptive. They are designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex (when standard contraceptives fail or no method was used). The FDA has approved one emergency contraception pill called Plan B, which contains the progestin levonorgestrel. In addition, certain regular oral contraceptive pill packs can be used for emergency contraception if you take several pills at the same time (the exact quantity depends on the brand), with guidance from your health care professional.

Answer 2

Get a second opinion from another doctor.

You said yourself this isn't normal. And you're obviously not alright with these side effects. If your doctor isn't taking your concerns seriously and/or doing anything to address them then you need a new doctor.

I know it's not easy to get a new doctor so even if you just visit your local Planned Parenthood or health clinic you can likely get a second opinion there.

Relaxing will likely help your situation with your boyfriend. No one feels like having sex when their body is all out of control along with their moods and stress. Maybe just try to get away even for a weekend together for some quality time alone. And you can always show you love other ways, even if it's just making him a sandwich or something you know he enjoys.

Answer 3

Have you got a female doctor?They are more understanding.Talk to your doctor and get some proper help.If no response then change over to a new one who can help you better or be more understanding.Maybe take your boyfriend with you so you can discuss your mood swings and lack of sex drive. Maybe you and your boyfriend can work through your problems together if he really loves you.

Answer 4

If you have to question your doctor then change dotors, they should always be able to help you sort through these things, if you really dont feel right about this then ask another provider, i think its a teribble thing when you cant be open w/ dr and have him/her answer your and explain it until you know, you pay alot to not have the answer to this.

Answer 5

ask for some estrogen pills one of my friends was having symptoms like that the whole moodswing part and her dr gave her estrogen and now shes much happier

Answer 6

same thing w/ me when i get my period. i CRY for hours after someone says something mean. well i think ur body just has a bad reaction to the pills. cant you just use a condom?
and abortion=mean.
so yeah, that's all i can say.