Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
menstrual disorders
"Switched to this after a horrible 4 years on Zovia, which turned me into a highly depressed/anxious version of myself. I was short with everyone, paranoid, and moody. I felt exhausted even after a full night's sleep, couldn't do the things I loved to do anymore, and a bunch of other (not) fun side effects. Had no idea it was the pink pills making me feel so awful until I quit them cold turkey. Gildess is no better. I'm having the same bizarre mood side effects, the same Jekyll/Hyde type of situation going on. My apparently frail psyche and body just can't handle hormonal birth control, and if you are the same way I'd steer clear and go the natural/holistic method of dealing with debilitating periods, which is where I'm going next."