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I've been on levlen ed for 4 months since taking them i have been really moody angry i tried yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) which was worse should i take anti depressants tohelp?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If there were no: Mood issues prior to taking contraceptives - would encourage you to see your gynecologist. Optomizing the selection of oral contraceptive would be a better way to go if possible.

Answered 1/21/2014

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Anger, mood swings: Irritability, anger and mood swings with hormones are usually due to higher estrogen levels and lower Progesterone levels. Progesterone reaches a receptor on the brain called GABA that helps inhibit everything. I usually tell my patients it is like xanax (alprazolam) or valium to the female brain as they work on the same receptor. Have your dr check levels and use bc with higher progesterone.

Answered 2/18/2015

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