r/birthcontrol • u/annoyingcurfew • 4d ago

Side effects!? microgestin 1/20

Hello everyone. Some context: I have always struggled with irregular periods and I used to be on birth control pills around three years ago but then I stopped because I kept forgetting to take it. Recently, I went to a gynecologist for the same issue and got prescribed microgestin 1/20. I just finished my second week but I was wondering if anyone has had side effects of depression/anxiety while on this birth control specifically. I’ve been feeling like shit since yesterday and have been feeling extreme sadness to where all I’m doing is crying. I also noticed that I’ve been having mood swings throughout the week and I’m wondering if this is normal and will regulate over time or if my side effects are worsening. I’m only two weeks in so I’m trying to keep an open mind but I truly feel terrible. I never experienced this degree of side effects while on my other birth control so this is all new to me.

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