DSM3KIDZ Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I was wondering if anyone experiences extreme fatigue from low estrogen birth control pills? I just switched from seasonale (normal estrogen) to low estrogen due to nausea and bad headaches. My neurologist thought the estogren level might be to high for me. The nausea is more tolerable and now only small headaches but now I'm so fatigued I can barely get out of bed (even though I do. For the POTS experts, would you think this is the POTS (new dx) or an adjustment to the pill? I don't want to keep calling the doctors, they are going to think I'm nuts.Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn202 Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I was wondering if anyone experiences extreme fatigue from low estrogen birth control pills? I just switched from seasonale (normal estrogen) to low estrogen due to nausea and bad headaches. My neurologist thought the estogren level might be to high for me. The nausea is more tolerable and now only small headaches but now I'm so fatigued I can barely get out of bed (even though I do. For the POTS experts, would you think this is the POTS (new dx) or an adjustment to the pill? I don't want to keep calling the doctors, they are going to think I'm nuts.Dayna<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Dayna - I am on Loestrin which is one of the lowest dose estrogen pills on the market. I have been on it 8 years, and I love it. It has really helped me with my Period and the flares that come with it.....In the beginning I felt sick on it, fatigues, naseua, and just general not feeling well...it took me 3 - 5 months to really adjust...and even longer before my body was totally used to it, but for me it proved to be so worth it... I have shorter periods, I can predict exactly when I will have it, and when to expect a flare... And my flares are lessened during my period.I dont want to tell you to ride it out of you are so ill on it...I know we are all different. Definetely keep your dr informed. Maybe you can try it for 2 months and if NO improvement than maybe its just not the thing for you. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 i am on alesse...a low-dose pill also...i am too pooped to write much, but wanted to say that sometimes the side effects do wear off like jenn said after 2-3 months...BUT...you have to gauge whether they are tolerable.also, i am grasping here, but you could be adjusting to less estrogen...but i am not an expert!also, there are sooo many low dose pills out there now, that really, there are many to try and there may not be a reason to stick this one out. our bodies are so different and people respond differently to the different pills...just my quick two cents!emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I don't take birth control pills, but I think they make you retain water? If you are retaining less water on a lower dose of the pill, that could lower your BP and make you tired. Just a thought. Have you lost weight or has your BP gone down since you started the new pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM3KIDZ Posted March 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 I am on Microgestin Fe 1/20 and since nausea and headaches seemed to have minimized I'll give it a try for a few months. My doctor told me to take it as a seasonale so I'll only get my period 4x a year. so that should help with the symptoms.Thanks I'm finding alot of support and good info on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Merrill Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 I agree with the others; you're probably just getting used to the new hormone levels; try to get some extra rest if you can during the adjustment period (so to speak ). And be sure to stay well hydrated; dehydration can cause fatigue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 I could never tolerate any birth control pill. Haven't gone to great lengths to find one that works for me and haven't needed one for health reasons, so I just don't use one -- and use alternate forms of birth control.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli6596 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 HiI have had success with alesse, a low estrogen birth control. I found that my POTS symptoms worsened during my menses, so I am taking alesse continuously without the "blanks". This supresses my menses. I would give the new pill more time. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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