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Hi! I started taking aviane about a month ago & im done with my reminder pills & im only spotting. I was diagnosed with endometriosis about a year and a half ago & figured birth control would be my only help. Unfortunately im not happy with the aviane. Its making me very angry. I flip out over the stupidest things & it making me feel depressed. I was diagnosed with depression probably about 5 years ago so i don't need to take a pill that's going to increase those feelings. Also my sex drive is very low & driving me crazy. Is there a better pill that you could suggest?
Thanks So Much
Monica
Monica,
There are so many different variations of the birth control pill, its hard to figure out which one would have the least side effects. Each kind has similar side effects, however, so I really wouldn't be able to tell you specifically which kind would be least likely to cause mood swings. My only suggestion would be to find a low-dose version. I would suggest talking to your doctor, and he/she would be best able to judge which type would work best for you, based on your medical history.
Thank you for the question, and I apologize for my late response, my computer was down all weekend!
Lyndsay
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Answers by Expert:
Lyndsay Mercier
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding birth control options and their effectiveness, which one might be right for you, where you can get birth control,possible side effects, insurance and pharmacy issues, and any other question you may have!
Experience
I am trained in Sexual Health Peer Education, and have extensive training regarding birth control and STIs. I am also a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, a leading provider of low-cost birth control.
On a more personal note, I got pregnant at the age of 15 so I can tell you which methods do not work. I am also a current user of birth control and have had personal experience with a number of different methods.
Organizations
I am the President of Northern Michigan University's chapter of VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is a student organization focusing on sexual health and education, unplanned pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.
Publications
I have written an article regarding my teen pregnancy story which will be published on www.teenwire.com on June 24th.
Education/Credentials
I am currently a senior at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and Gender Studies. I am trained and certified in Sexual Health Peer Education and am currently teaching a college course focusing on STI prevention.
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