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Question
I have been taking birth control, Ortho Novum for 6 months now, and my
emotions have never been worse. I do understand that hormones are released
and when taking birth control it will effect your mood, but the past 6 months
I have never been more unhappy or stressed or emotional. It is VERY unlike
me, especially when I am a very happy person and I have everything going for
me. I went to a doctor and they said that it wasn't depression.... then asked
what type of birth control I am taking. Are different birth controls less strong,
or do different pills effect you differently, ie emotions.
Pills affect different women differently. Some women can tolerate any pill, others have to adjust the pill and dosage. Go to the person who prescribed the pill for you and tell them your story. They should be able to find something more suited to your needs.
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Answers by Expert:
Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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