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Should I Stop Taking 'microgynon' If Experiencing Depression And Anxiety?
hi i'm 20 and i've just gone back onto the pill microgynon after a break of about a year (previously on it for 2 years) when i went to see my GP about going back on it i was already on day 3 of my period but she said it would be fine to start the course. i'm also now taking 20mg of citalopram a day for depression/anxiety and have been so for about a year, anyway i've been experiencing depression and feeling extremely introspective/experiencing deep thoughts and anxiety also i have completely lost my appetite and whatever i eat goes straight through me. should i go back to my dr or discontinue the pill or do you this these side effects will subside once my hormones balance out?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
Microgynon can cause depression due to the adtion of hormones. You can switch to progesterone only pills, which are devoid of these side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Microgynon can cause depression due to the adtion of hormones. You can switch to progesterone only pills, which are devoid of these side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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