Birth Control
"I took Aviane for one year.  It certainly did what it was supposed to do--I never got pregnant--and I actually lost about 12 pounds while I was on it (although that might have been more due to lifestyle changes).  However, this pill turned me into an emotional wreck. I suddenly began to have bad PMS (which had never been a problem before), and the rest of the month I experienced unpredictable mood swings, BAD anxiety and extreme irritability (the brunt of most of which was borne by my unfortunate boyfriend).  I stopped taking Aviane in August, and my mood improved drastically, and stabilized.  I&#039;ve been wary of going back on hormonal birth control, but since IUDs aren&#039;t an option financially, I&#039;m trying again with Microgestin 1/20."