Posted by Ilene on March 5, 2003, at 22:18:20
In reply to Bipolar Ladies--Birth Control Questions, posted by fluffy on March 5, 2003, at 13:22:49
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I opted for an IUD. This particular one releases a small amount of progestin (in the uterus and into the bloodstream). I thought that an IUD would have less mood effects than the pill. But for the past week or so, I have been very weepy and sensitive. I wonder if I need to up my mood stabilizer, or if it could be the hormone?
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> Any BP ladies out there get weepy on the pill or other hormonal birth control? I am seeing my doc in a week or so, and I'm not sure what the problem really could be.
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> Teary-eyed,
> KatyI got weepy when I was on the pill. That was a long time ago, before I started taking meds.
Now I have an IUD. I really like it, when I think about it, which isn't often. It doesn't have any hormones. It contains copper.
I don't see why you would need hormones. Maybe you can get it replaced if this keeps up.
BTW, I'm really glad my ob/gyn talked me into the IUD. It's the best form of birth control I ever used.
A few years ago I had an xray taken to see if my pelvis was boken (it was). The IUD is right there on the xray, where it's supposed to be. That just strikes me as funny.
I wonder--would the right kind of IUD set off a metal detector at the airport? It would be *really* hard to explain, because it doesn't leave a surgical scar. What would they say? "Ma'am, please remove your IUD"? Would they invite you into an examination room? "Free pelvic exam when you buy an e-ticket"? (Offer void where prohibited by law.)
I'm getting carried away here, I can tell.
--I.
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