contraceptive pills...recommendations...?

[joko]

i am currently on dianette - mainly due to a bit of over hairyness - but also use for contraception...howver i have noticed i get weirdly anxious and paranoid whenever i take one ( i dont always take them as i dont like this feeling)

i have tried various other types and had odd reactions from a few
microgynon - felt aggressive
mercilon - bloated face
cilest - cant remeber this one
marvelon - this one was actually ok, i thought (long time ago) however i did develop depression around this time - so i suppose it could have been down to that - or at least contributed to it. I didnt make a link at the time though

so can anyone recommend any that theyve tried an had no ill effects from?. I know we are all differnt and will react differently, but just thought i go an ask the doc for a change with some in mind

thanks

[bushbaby_de]

I tried them all and settled on Yasmin. It's usually the last one the doctors try as its the most expensive for the NHS, and I had to ask for it by name after trying five other brands first before they would prescribe it, but I definitely feel better for it. Good luck.

[eash]

I too am on Yasmin and love it. I used to be on Dianette as I had bad skin but it was only when I changed to Yasmin I realised how depressed I was on Dianette! Like bushbaby says though you'll probably have to ask for it as I did too as my GP was going to put me on microgynon and i refused.

[CAJ1]

I took different pills for 9 years including ovranette, dianette, microgynon,cilest and yasmin all of which gave me quite bad side effects. I came off the pill last year and I have never felt better! I have less spots, I'm a lot less irritable, don't cry at the drop of the hat and wish I hadn't persevered with the pill for so long. Have you tried coming off the pill and using a different form of contraception?

[kira000]

I was on Ovranette for years and got on well with it. Got switched to Microgynon when there was an ovranette supply problem, and had real problems with weight, libido, cycle, spots, the lot!

Got switched back to ovranette now it is available, and all seems well. No moods, regular cycle, no spots.
But then as you say everyone is different!

[China Doll]

I love dianette... Never had any mood problems with the pill but I think my current one is giving me spots. It's one of those 28 day ones.... I'm going to give it a couple of months and if no improvement it's going back.

[bushbaby_de]

Due to pain/anaemia I rely on the pill to reduce the frequency and severity of my periods as well as for contraception and spot control so am not sure there is an alternative method of contraception that would achieve that?

[joko]

thanks all, i asked for some yasmin and i took my first one earlier today - so far feel fine.
doc said its common to try lots of different brand until one that suits and to just ring her if i dont like this one and she will issue a new brand - dont even have to see her!
will ask for ovranette next if need be i think

i dont think i would want to try any other type of contaception...can be bothered with condoms as im with a partner, but i tried depo prevera years ago and hated it...felt awful...so not keen on anything long lasting. i have PCOS so i htink tht affects everything too

im sure ill find a pill that suits me sooner or later