So I’ve been on Microgynon for 4 months now. This was due to helping with ridiculously heavy periods since having kids and no end of tests showed a reason why each month was so atrocious.
Prior to having kids I’d been on microgynon for 15 years with no issues but now I’m convinced it’s the reason behind my rapidly increasing anxiety.
There’s a few things going on around the same time so I’m mindful that actually I could just be very stressed (started a new very busy job a few months ago, have a 2 and 4 year old, son recently started school) but I also feel prior to being on hormones I would handle things better.
My patience is non-existent (not ideal with 2 small kids), I’m panicking about everything it seems, feeling paranoid, easily overwhelmed, insomnia and probably the best way to describe how I feel is being in a state of fight or flight most of the time which is absolutely draining.
I’ve been reading about the effects of hormonal contraceptives and there seems to be a strong correlation between them and declining mental health. Appreciate correlation isn’t always causation.
Anyway I guess the point of this waffling post is to ask if anyone struggled with Microgynon and moved to another pill without issue? It feels like I either need to choose between living in a state of anxiety or having insanely irregular periods each month.
I’ve got an appointment with a nurse this week and I’m really hope I’m listened to and don’t have anti-anxiety meds thrown my way.
Thanks for anyone who read this far!