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writes:I have been on birth control for over 2.5 years. I am very prone to low moods, depression and low libido. I don't remember any of this happening in the preceding months of taking the pill.Can these symptoms be a side-effect of pro-longed birth control use?Also, tonight I noticed that my partner seems to remember when we argue and what it's about. He was telling my brother about something that happened, and when I didn't remember, he said he specifically remembers the details because we were arguing and told me what it's about. Is it normal to remember arguments and what they are about? He denies dwelling on any issues.Is it possible that my partner will love me, even with my flaws? I tend to get depressed easily and emotional at times, and I am assuming it's the pill... Because it happened very rarely before that.Further, my partner used to be bothered by the though of me stopping the pill (he likes the freedom), but when I mentioned it to him today... He seemed okay, and said he'd support me in whatever I decide. I said I didn't like how the pill made me feel. Is this something to be concerned about (that he accepts it?)
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 August 2011): I agree with the anonymous person on here, i've also had times in my life when i was on the pill and found it unsuitable for my lifestyle. I used to forget to take it sometimes and felt pressure from the worry of whether i could be pregnant, although hormonal-wise i don't think it affected me.
I had a copper IUD fitted about 8 years ago and have never looked back, it gave me freedom to not worry about an unwanted pregnancy and it can also stay in longer than a hormonal IUD. I'd recommend an IUD anyday!
I do think the pill is dished out far too easily as a contraception and people forget that this is infact a hormonal drug which does have side affects on some people!
If you need a break from the pill, take one, you'll probably be on contraception for another 30 years so it's best to spend time now sorting out what suits you best, because 2.5 years isnt really all that long term when you consider your only in your twenties!
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 August 2011): I was on the pill for almost 4 years. I didn't go through many of the really bad side effects when I went on it 4 years ago, but this past year was really rough - mood swings, very strange periods, a burst ovarian cyst, and very low libido. I finally decided to go off it and get the Paragard IUD (made of copper so NO HORMONES!) I've now been off the pill for a few weeks with the IUD and I feel so much better. Go talk to your OBGYN about the copper IUD. The pill made me feel like crap, too.
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reader, VSAddict +, writes (6 August 2011):
 If it's something you want to do, then you should do it and it's good that your partner is open to whatever you decide. I think you could be experiencing some side effects from it. I use to take it, but for a medical reason. I took it for 3 yrs, and during that time I was irritable 90 percent of the time, felt like no one understood me, and I ended up losing some of my hair, which feels horrible to experience. Or maybe I was just acting the way a teenager does? But I think it was from the pill. Go to your doctor and talk about the side effects and see if they could be coming from the pill. And then decide what you want to do.
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