Microgynon (one for the girls!)

[msemma]

I have problem periods and my gynaecologist has decided I need to go on the pill for 4 months. I'm also due for a scan in the next few weeks. This is my first time on the pill, and I've been put on Microgynon (which I've since learned is the cheapest for the NHS!). My gynaecologist suggested the lower dose pill, but my Doctor said that there would be no point in me going on it and prescribed me the full combined dose. However, since I started taking it I've not felt too good. On the first day I was nauseous and vomited, and since then I am having trouble eating - lots of foods I usually love make me feel sick and I can't eat much at a sitting. Plus, my boobs have swollen up like balloons (seriously, none of my bras fit any more) and they are really painful - I can't lie on my front in bed, and just walking makes them unbearable! I'll have been on Microgynon for a week tomorrow. Will the side effects calm down or should I go back to my doctor and ask her to change the pill I'm taking? Sorry for the long winded question, all advice and thoughts appreciated!

[Mandamoo]

Okay, I'm also on the pill and haven't experienced any side effects like this. You should have a read through the leaflet in the box (I know there's quite alot to read, but very useful). I think a visit to the doctor is advisable tbh, he may be able to explain what's going on, or even sort you out on different medication (there are loads of different types of pill), and this'll also put your own mind at rest :) :) x x x manda

[girlygirl]

Microgynon made me and loads of my friends really moody!

Its probably the cheapest because they use all the crap ingredients!

Never again!

[fat rascal]

had to come off it due to the side effects.....maybe another type might suite you better?..

[joko]

it made me really aggressive - try another brand

[Mardybum]

Sounds like you are pregnant to me - haha, only joking.

I got really moody with this type of pill. I suggest you ask your doctor to change it. :)

[lildiva]

i totally know how u feel, i had lots of problems with my periods for months tried loads of different type of the pill before i was told i had polycystic ovary syndrome, i tried loads of different types of the pill and my experience of microgynon was simliar to yours, i then tried one called celest which was better and now i take one called marvelon and its fine, i think you should go back to your gp because it can take a few different ones to find one that suits you, good luck!!

[Rafferty]

Im on microgynon at the moment, and it works well for me. However, I had to go through a few different brands to find the one which agreed with me. Different strokes for different folks! Just go back to your doctor and try a different brand :)

[cat woman]

I took Microgynon for 12 years with no side effects, as I hit my thirties I was put on lower dosages of the pill because of my age, the mini pills just didn't suit me and I was sterilised at 40. I have taken 5 different types of H.R.T as I hit late forties to now ( I'm 51 next month ) and every one has had some kind of un-desirable side effect so I am now going "cold turkey" so to speak.

Who wants to be a woman, eh! I think we have more problems then the men!.......... xxx

[ronnie_07]

Defo go back to GP.My doc is exactly the same as yours, always offering the cheaper alternative ( and microgynon is def ) . You may be just having a reaction to something in it. I got real bad migraines on that and got quite tempramental.

Your doc a bloke by any chance ??? Maybe try a family planning clinic who may be a bit more specialised & sympathetic !

Good luck ....xx

[msemma]

Thanks everyone, I'm off to the doc's this morning! xx

[msemma]

She's given me Loestrin 20 now, so I'll see how I go on that!

[metagirl]

Microgynon made me moody and I lost my sex drive. It is crap.