Women Only...BC Help!

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  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
    There is quite a range of hormonal BC out there, and they all seem to effect everyone differently. I love my depo shot, other people hate it. The pill massively messed up one of my friends' moods, whereas it basically fixed my PMDD (until I switched to depo for convenience). The one experience all of my friends shared was lighter and less painful periods, so hopefully the same will be true for you.

    2 lb is small enough to just be water weight, especially if you're on a tricyclic pill where the level of hormones varies from week to week. The change in mood is not something I experienced, but it was something I was warned about, and told that it often goes away. I'd stick it out for a bit longer, personally, but if it keeps up there are lower-estrogen or progesterone-only options available.

    Good luck finding something that works for you!
  • shano25
    shano25 Posts: 233 Member
    Like lots have said everyone is different. My roommate and I were both on Depo at the same time, I had no side effects and no weight gain, she gained a lot of weight and other physical side effects.

    I was on Depo for 2.5 years in my early 20's with no issues. I then went on it again in my late 20's after having two kids and had serious side effects of depression and anxiety. In fact, after having the kids I've been unable to use any hormonal birth control, my body changed that so much. So even one person can have different experiences with the same birth control.
  • nelsonhrae
    nelsonhrae Posts: 37
    I have been on Levora for 2.5 years and I love it. I have noticed no bad side effects as well as a huge increase in how tolerable my periods are and clearer skin. I talked to my OB before starting and voiced my weight gain concerns. She told me that despite the old wives tales about weight gain, there is no clinical significance. The average weight gain/lost for four pounds, which is not considerable. Cut down on the salt and let your body settle. It might just be you need a different brand or dose. BC is not one size fits all.
  • mabupi
    mabupi Posts: 15
    Thank you again everyone! I REALLY appreciate all the input!

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