Hormones?

[Taurus Babe]

For the last two weeks I have been feeling SO irritable, annoyed, and short tempered. It's just not me. I recently switched birth control, but it's been 5 weeks, and I noticed me being super crabby starting about two weeks ago. The smallest things bother me, and although I'm in control of what comes out of my mouth, and I'm not a raging bitch (yet :) ) my poor bf is getting the wrath. The only thing I can think of is birth control...

[DianaB]

There are a lot of different brands on the market, maybe you should try a different brand. They always made me really grouchy too.

[RLC12345678]

What brand are you on? I was experiencing those same symptoms on my old brand so my ob/gyn switched me to Yaz. My symptoms have disappeared!

[Jlynn]

There are not only a lot of brands, there are a lot of different dosages, I'd get it checked out...that's too long to feel bad.

[Janet]

Please Hannah, have it checked out soon so you're not feeling this way. There are so many brands and dosages out there. Give your Dr. a call Monday morning and see if he can get you fixed up.

[AngieDoogles]

I agree with the others. You should check out your brand and dosage. Maybe switching the type or amount you are taking will make you feel like yourself again. Good luck!

[Mandy]

I agree, have it checked out Hannah, they will put you on something more suitable, it can be quite a challenge to figure out which is best for you, there are so many different ones on the market.

[judy]

I'm on hormone replacement since menopause and if I go down to 4/week instead of 5, I really feel it. Estrogen is an extremely strong hormone and has a huge effect on many body systems. Definitely call the doctor - there's no reason to suffer.

[Taurus Babe]

Thanks guys. I talked to the doctor when I was switching from the pill ( a low dose ortho tricyclin lo) to the nuva ring and she said the hormones were 'closer' to the low dose pill than that of the regular pill. I just always forgot to take the pill. I guess I'll make and appt for thursday like you all suggested. It sooo sucks feeling like this. I mean, it's not me and every little thing that goes on in my life i feel like exploding. I know I need to stick this new b.c out for at least a few months to give my body a chance to adjust. I had a talk with my bf last night to forgive me for being a walking hormone storm!!:rolleyes: