Question:
BIRTH CONTROL PATCH HELP!
I've been on the Patch for over a year now. I love it, but I find myself getting more and more moody. I feel like I'm always angry, I can't stand listening to my husband eat, I get angry because I don't like a woman's hair on t.v., I could go on and on. It was just during PMS time but now it seems like it's all the time. Could it be I weigh 118 pounds less now and the patch may be making me crabby. If anyone is on the patch please let me know if you have or have not had a similar experience. THANK YOU, Kelly* — Kelly* P. (posted on March 6, 2004)
March 6, 2004
Hugs! It can be hard. I know that my hormones are always raging now that
I'm loosing weight and I'm really short on patience. I know that before I
always had trouble with the pill and finaly had to go off it becuase it
made me too mad. All that said, I don't have any advice :-( Just wanted
to let you know that I have the same issues.
— w8free
March 6, 2004
Oh, boy! I have been on the patch for about 6 months now and have the same
things happening. Im 2 months post op and thought I was mad pre surgery
because I was unhappy w/ myself. I never thought of the patch till reading
your post. When I am on my period and the week prior I am terrible. The
same things upset me too, I hate hearing my boyfriend eat!! Sadly it seems
I only take it out on him, and hes been so supportive of me. Although Ive
only lost 37 pounds, it now scares me to think of whats to come!! Ive
decided that Im going to seek counseling, so when I get the referral from
my Dr, Ill ask him and let ya know!! Good luck until we learn more! ( I
too absolutely love the patch as a form of birth control!!)
— [Deactivated Member]
March 7, 2004
Hi Kelly. I am an OB/Gyn nurse. The patch and regular birth control pills
are made up of estrogen and progesterone in different ratios.
Unfortunately there is only one patch "recipe" right now. You
may want to ask your doctor about switching to a pill with a different
progesterone/estrogen ratio. Your wonderful weight loss means that you have
higher levels of the hormones circulating in your blood so the weight loss
really may be why you are having more symptoms now. Good Luck, Susan
— Susan F.
March 7, 2004
Go see your OB/GYN and ask if she will help you with some kind of mood
stabilizer. I went on some and oh boy...my hubby thinks I'm the queen now!
Share your feelings with the OB! I see a midwife...and she gave me some
Wellbutrin and some antianxiety. I'm a brand new woman. It won't last
forever, but you need some sanity in your life! If you don't feel
comfortable taking drugs..find a good shrink or find a trusted clergy
person. Remember..the hubby is not either of these. It's okay to seek
outside help. God Bless...
— Carol S.
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