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Is Zoely Effective For Treating Mood Swings?

Hello, I have recently been prescribed Zoely contraceptive pill due to the symptoms of low moods and mood swings on Microgynon 30. Some literature recommends a low progestin pill for low moods/depression, Zoely contains 2.5 milligrams of nomegestrol acetate (progestogen) and 1.5 milligrams oestrogen. Is this combination considered a low progestin pill and could it help with reduced mood symptoms? Many thanks
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Steroid based OCP have a propensity to cause and intensify psychiatric illnesses.
So, by reducing the steroidal component of your contraceptive the doctor has tried to reduce the risk. But ideally, the patient who develops mood swing or any psychiatric symptoms while on OCP should be put on non-hormonal contraception. So, the drug she gave you is not for treatment of mood swing but only a risk lowering agent..it will not work on your mood symptoms so, it would be wise to geta proper med for mood swings from a psychiatrist after detailed inteview.
Good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gipal
MD Psychiatry
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Is Zoely Effective For Treating Mood Swings?

Hello, Steroid based OCP have a propensity to cause and intensify psychiatric illnesses. So, by reducing the steroidal component of your contraceptive the doctor has tried to reduce the risk. But ideally, the patient who develops mood swing or any psychiatric symptoms while on OCP should be put on non-hormonal contraception. So, the drug she gave you is not for treatment of mood swing but only a risk lowering agent..it will not work on your mood symptoms so, it would be wise to geta proper med for mood swings from a psychiatrist after detailed inteview. Good luck. Dr. Manisha Gipal MD Psychiatry