Lybrel and Depression: What Users Say

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I am so happy with this pill. I have been on it for around 2 years now, and it has made a huge difference for me. I have probably tried around 5 different types before this, and all came with side effects (acne, mood swings, depression, etc.). The last pill I was on (Microgestin) literally made me insane, I was depressed and crying every day for months. I thought it was just me until someone mentioned it could be my bc. Immediately when I switched, I felt my depression lift and have had no mood swings or depression! My sex drive is even back (it was very dead before). I picked this one specifically and asked for it because it has one of the lowest amounts of estrogen compared to almost any other pill (thus fewer side effects). If anyone is having insurance problems, ask for Amethyst (it is the brand name for Lybrel) because some companies will only pay for brand name or vice versa. So if it’s not free, try switching to generic or brand name! Hope this helped!"

• Pea...
• November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "Worst birth control ever! My first month, 2 months were great, no period, mild bloating, a little weight gain, and my boobs went up an entire cup size (no issues with this)... Although I did start my period halfway through the second pack, and it lasted for 28 days! And my symptoms were terrible. I was so depressed and bloated the first 3 weeks of bleeding, and then the last week, I became extremely lightheaded and vomited at the smell of anything. I went in to see my doctor wanting to get answers, and he had me stop taking it right away, explaining that due to the bleeding, my iron had dropped dangerously low! And it was all thanks to this birth control. I have tried plenty of birth controls in the past and never had anything like this happen!"

• Kly...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for nearly 2 years. I have not had a single period and no spotting after the first 3 months. Which has been great because I used to have horrid cramps. On the downside, I have become terribly depressed and have gained a LOT of weight. After the pack that I'm on is out, I am going off of this pill."