Help! I’ve started taking a progestogen only pill as advised by my gyno after treatment for endo however I’m finding this is making my mood incredibly low. I’m normally really happy and excited about life whereas now I’m questioning everything and everyone, I’m over thinking, feeling sad and emotional 24/7. I’m only 6 weeks, do I carry on on call it quits?
I’ve never felt so down and irritable and anxious before
Hi lovely, this is what I am scared of, been prescribed the mini pill but not taken it yet, my moods are already bad, can you ring gp and say it isn’t suiting you and try an alternative? Xx
I could call my gp to change the pill but everywhere I’ve read says I should try it for 3 months. I’ve been on different brands of the pop for a while and just don’t seem to get on with them 🙈
What about the Mirena coil? Xx
The thought of getting a coil makes me nervous. I don’t think I could do it. Would you?
I’ve had a copper coil most of my adult life, just had it taken out, I’m thinking I’d rather try the mirena than the mini pill xx
Oh wow, how did you find it? Isn’t it just the same as the pill though? It’s the same hormone being pumped in to your body?
My friend had treatment for endometriosis and she came off all contraception completely. She is letting her body go au natural which is what I initially wanted to do but gyno suggested staying on pop to help keep endo at bay. Just don’t know if I can carry on with this low mood
The copper coil isn’t a hormone one, I’m pretty sure the mirena has less side effects but it depends on the person xx
I don't know if sharing my experience will help or not...
I didn't get on well with the pill for many reasons - it affected my mental health badly, which had massive knock on effects to the rest of my life/relationships. On top of that, my pain and bleeding was horrendous.
I was lucky enough to get pregnant and, after the baby was born, I told my Dr that I wouldn't go on the pill again because I didn't want those artificial hormones in my body again. I chose the copper coil - obviously it doesn't have any hormones so did absolutely nothing to mask the endo symptoms, so pain and bleeding was bad - but my moods were better!
After a lap a few years ago, I agreed to swap from the copper coil to mirena to give it a go as the pain was awful! From the month after I had the mirena my periods completely stopped, which was amazing! My mental health has been better in mirena than the coil, but I have put on weight that I just can't shift!
It hasn't been perfect in taking away all pain, don't get me wrong, but I've been better than I was without it! I have to have a hysterectomy next month so it will be going (and I won't miss it lol!) but I would say its been better for me than the pill ever was - if any of this long story helps you make a decision about it! 😂
Bless you, sounds like you’ve given all the options a go. Thanks for this insight, I feel like perhaps a copper coil would be a good option I just know I’ve been told to take progestogen to keep the endo at bay but I know a couple of people who have come off contraception completely after having the lap so maybe I could give my body a rest from hormones and see how I get on. Thanks for sharing your experience 
Hey, dorry your feeling this way, best advice is to talk to your doctor about it. If you dont think your getting anywhere with them just keep asking
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