Bipolar And Birth Controll Pills Posted: 05-04-04 11:30am
I am bipolar 2 have been stable on my meds
for 1 and a half years. Just started the
pill about 1 and a half months ago. Using
"seasonalle" a pill that gives you a
period only 1 x every 3 months. I was
hopeing it would help with the pms I
experience before my period and
irritablity/depression after my flow ends.
I am having "breakthrough bleeding",
gained 10 lbs, boobs hurt from swelling,
and I am so irritable and sleepy. It is
one of the lowest dose pills. Not sure if
I should go off it or try another or what.
Have any of you any advice about birth
controll and bipolar. I want my stability
back but I am not wanting the pms that I
was having although this doesn't seem much
better.
Any ideas?
Noak
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-04-04 11:41am
I would try a different pill. As long as
your meds for bipolar keep that area under
control, then you can most likely find a
pill that will not give you side effects.
I cannot handle the lose hormone pills as
I have breakthrough bleeding also.
Doctors have this book that lists all of
the b/c pills and side effects. If you
get certain side effects, it lists which
pill you should be switched to. It may
take some trial and error, but you should
be able to find a pill that helps with
your pms and does not make it worse.
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KrazyKMB
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 19
Posted: 05-05-04 12:25pm
Your birth control should not effect your
bipolar. I would agree to try a different
pill. If you are having sever problems
before your period there are some meds
that help with pmdd. Maybe look into it.
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mia
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 147 Location: dallas
Noak Posted: 05-11-04 10:17am
Welcome and thanks for the pm. It
usually takes your system 3 months to
acclamate to a new hormone. Since you
already have a lot going on with your
system, it is always wise to take things
slow and easy. After 3 months, if you
are still having problems talk to your
gyno. Also, before you started the
pills, did you go over the side effects
with your mental health provider? There
might not be anything wrong with the
pills, but certain meds don't go with
certain people.
Good luck,
mia
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-14-04 13:44pm
If you have minimal side effects or ones
that really do not bother you it is best
to try the pill for the whole three
months. But if you are having
breakthrough bleeding it is obvious the
hormone levels are not right for you.
Also, the other side effects you listed
should not have to be dealt with, so I
would definately switch.
I waited the three months on my last pill
because I was told to do so, but when I
went to the doctor for my check up she
said I should have come back in as soon as
I had the problems.
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mia
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 147 Location: dallas
Noak Posted: 05-15-04 20:36pm
Another thing to keep in mind, when in
doubt, call your doctor. Don't feel like
you are bothering them or like you don't
want to be a nucence. They a very well
paid, and they are very well paid by you
and your insurance company. So if it
makes you feel better, call.
In the past when I have gone on the pill,
after not having been on them for a long
time, I experienced breakthrough bleading
( very light). I was told it was not
unusual, and it did not last long. Do
what is comfortable for you.
