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Q: Mood Changes

asked by: la_d0lce_vida on September 26th, 2006

New User

I know birth control can have effects on moods. But how soon could that happen? Because i've noticed that recently i've been feeling happy, then a little sad then maybe frustrated. My cousin said it might be the pills. But so soon? I've only taken a weeks worth.

Maybe i've just got problems.

Replies(2)

Carifairy

replied on September 26th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

The first month or 2 can definately have more side effects than usual, and mood changes is a side effect of the pill. It is usually most often reported in women who already suffer depression and have anxiety issues in the first place.

rachelnicole

replied on September 26th, 2006

Experienced User

Yeah, a week would probably do it. I started having 'morning sickness' within the first week, so it's not unconceivable that your moods could be affected so quickly, too.

Even with the mood swings on the pill, though, I was way more manageable with the hormones than without them!

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