Hi,
I’m in a bit of a bad place at the moment. I’ve been on Degesterel since November and in recent months I’m suffering terribly from headaches, anxiety and sore/dry lady bits, crippling fatigue. I can’t say for sure they’re caused by the pill as I’m generally an anxious and headachey person anyway. It’s making life unbearable though currently and I can’t get on with day to day life.
Thing is…they’ve stopped my horrific periods and am reluctant to come off it for that reason. I’ve tried other forms of contraception for it including the coil - they’ve all affected me negatively. My partner has had a vasectomy so I don’t need it for that reason.
The consultant says the only other thing he can advise is hysterectomy. I’m extremely unsure of that as I’m worried about the side effects (no s*x drive, dry vagina, weight gain, hormonal changes, menopause) - and it’s permanent.
The doctor asked me this morning if I was feeling suicidal and I said no. I’m not feeling that way but I’m incredibly low, wondering what the point in everything is and crying often.
Sorry to join with such a negative post. I really want to feel myself again but feel like I’m stuck with no helpful options.
Any thoughts gratefully received.