http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/Orth-TriCyclen Questions tagged with 'Orth-TriCyclen' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:56:13 -0800 Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:56:13 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/12974/Birth%2DControl%2DSide%2DEffects BirthControl filter: Does anyone else experience fairly extreme side effects from hormonal birth control? I'm on Ortho-TriCyclen Lo (the low estrogen version) and have been for a year. Cons include complete loss of libido, about thirty pounds of weight gain, monthly morning-sickness type symptoms (during the first week of the cycle) and mood swings. Pros seem to be that the anxiety that hit me at thirteen and never lifted seems to be negated while on the pill. In fact, there is about a three-foot thick wall between me and any emotion whatsoever (unless I'm on the placebo). So...am I just a freak? Or has anyone else experienced anything like this? I'm especially concerned with the mental side effects - the extreme distance from emotion & enjoyment. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2004:site.12974 Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:56:13 -0800 BirthControl Estrogen Hormones Orth-TriCyclen SideEffects Anonymous