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What Causes Severe Mood Swings And Severe Depression While On Cilest?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Question: Hello
I have been on Cilest for 10 years since the age of 14 for possible Endometriosis. In the past few years I have noticed changes in my personality, such as severe mood swings, easily teary or upset, and depression/anxiety. I have tried to manage all of the above, and now in the past few months I have lost any sex drive completely, for no reason and is out of character. I spoke with friends and people are suggesting I need to change my pill or go off of it. Could this be my problem? What would you recommend I do? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

Taking pill continuously for 10 years can cause problems like emotional problems anxiety etc. You can stop taking the pill for 2-3 cycles and see if it helps. Loss of sex drive can be related to the anxiety and depression that you're experiencing. Don't worry, stopping the pill will help.

Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal


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What Causes Severe Mood Swings And Severe Depression While On Cilest?

Brief Answer: Can be due to pill. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Taking pill continuously for 10 years can cause problems like emotional problems anxiety etc. You can stop taking the pill for 2-3 cycles and see if it helps. Loss of sex drive can be related to the anxiety and depression that you're experiencing. Don't worry, stopping the pill will help. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal