Has anyone had worse reaction on the pill pre-IVF than on the actual IVF drugs?

[Anonymous]

This is my second IVF cycle (I'm doing a protocol with Menopur, Gonal F, Ganorelix, Lupron trigger). The first time (three years ago) I had no emotional side effects from the meds. This time, I have been on the pill for 2 weeks and I am a depressed mess. Seriously, I am not a depressed person, and I am breaking down in tears, unable to handle personal interactions, unmotivated. I'm worried that this does not bode well for my actual protocol. Has anyone had this experience and can reassure me that it won't get worse? Just a tiny little pill compared to all those injections..I'm flipping out!

[Anonymous]

Yes! BCPs were the worst med I took during my cycles. Weird because I was on them for years before. Anyway, I almost stopped that cycle because I was such a mess. The cycle did get much better after I stopped them, but I refused to take them after that.

[Anonymous]

This is true for me too and also I don't care what they say, on top of being super irritable, the pill makes me gain weight. I'm also on them before my second ivf and counting down the days. The actual injectables don't have any depression/anxiety side effects for me besides how much I hate jabbing hormones into my belly meat. The worst thing for me is Provera, never ever will I take that ever again.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks! I feel much better. PP I stop bcps on Friday. When do you start your IVF cycle?

[Anonymous]

Yes I had the same reaction - the pill messed me up BAD!!! I was a total emotional wreck. Once I got off the pill and started my injections I had no issues which was the opposite of what I expected. I honestly felt fine during injections (had similar protocol to yours) except I got a little bruised on my tummy. So hopefully you should be fine OP!! Hang in there!!!!

[Anonymous]

I was on the pill years ago, not for IVF and had to go off of it because I was suffering from the same symptoms you describe. That was some evil shit. Sorry you're dealing with that and I hope you're able to go off of it soon!

[Anonymous]

I hate the Pill, always have. I have refused to be on it for any more cycles. They can wait for my natural cycle and then suppress.