I haven't written many opinions recently for Ciao, but I couldn't pass this section by without saying something of my experiences with Micronor.
It all happened quite a few years ago and therefore I hope I am able to be fairly matter-of-fact about the whole thing and give a balanced view. Here goes...
One day, I went to the doctor and I mentioned to them that I had a family history of blood clots, and would this affect my ability to take my current combined pill (it had been preying on my mind for a while). He then did some tests and came to the conclusion that yes, I should go on to a progestogen only pill. He prescribed me Micronor and I started taking it.
After a week of taking it, there was a death in the family, but not a particularly close relative to me. However, even weeks after the funeral I was still feeling very down and weepy about it. I remember feeling that it was weird since I wasn't particularly close to the person who died. I now know that this was the start of the effects of the pill.
I started shouting at my boyfriend and weeping, emotionally blackmailing, becoming especially clingy with people, staying up into the early hours of the morning crying uncontrollably. I felt almost suicidal for no apparent reason. I realised it was this damn pill but for some reason carried on like this for 3 months. It was hell and I would advise anyone who thinks that this pill is affecting them in this sort of way to stop it ASAP for the sake of their sanity and their relationship.
I went off this pill and eventually was convinced to try a different kind of progestogen-only pill. Apparently, they are all different and therefore even with this happening to me on the Micronor I could be fine with another pill. So now I've been taking Femulen for about 2 years with no major problems.
To sum it all up, I would say that you shouldn't be put off by what I am saying, just be aware that these things could happen. And if nasty side-effects come along, please don't wait three months like I did - stop straightaway as there are other pills out there that will suit you.
I have given this pill an average rating as doctors assure me that they haven't heard of any others having the same problems with this pill.
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I have just ben prescribed this, so will look out for the side effects. Glad you are felling better now! lx
mr_littles_wummin 13.10.2004 14:21
wow im on this pill just now and have been for 6 months i thought it was only me who felt like that,ive been weepy depressed and freaking out at the least wee thing,going to my docs to get it checked out,thanks for the advice
claires_cult 05.09.2002 16:01
I had the exact same problem with that pill, I only took it for 6 weeks as I also had a 3 week bleed (very unpleasant!). The day I cried at the begining of ET, because I knew he was going to get sick near the end (even though I knew he would be ok) I went to my doctor and was put back onto Microgynon 30. Much happier now, glad you are too! :)
Jul 22nd, 2002
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