Birth Control

It's great to be curious about your body! I'm happy to hear that you are seeking treatment for your depression, and if you ever feel like sharing your story with us, it would truly help other women who have gone through a miscarriage and subsequent depression learn from your experience.

Your symptoms of chest pain and leg pain need to be evaluated by your doctor. It can be normal to have side effects including moodiness, sex-drive changes and acne, although many oral contraceptives actually HELP these symptoms. Medications for depression can also negatively effect your sex-drive, so that may also be a factor. Either way---please call your doctor today about your chest and leg pain (and, mention other symptoms, as well as any other drugs or supplements you are taking)!

Here is the list of symptoms for combination pills (like Linessa) from MedlinePlus:
"Oral contraceptives may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* nausea
* vomiting
* stomach cramps or bloating
* diarrhea
* constipation
* gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
* increased or decreased appetite
* weight gain or weight loss
* brown or black skin patches
* acne
* hair growth in unusual places
* bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
* changes in menstrual flow
* painful or missed periods
* breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
* difficulty wearing contact lenses
* swelling, redness, irritation, burning, or itching of the vagina
* white vaginal discharge

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
* severe headache
* severe vomiting
* speech problems
* dizziness or faintness
* weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
* crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
* coughing up blood
* shortness of breath
* pain, warmth, or heaviness in the back of the lower leg
* partial or complete loss of vision
* double vision
* bulging eyes
* severe stomach pain
* yellowing of the skin or eyes
* loss of appetite
* extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
* fever
* dark-colored urine
* light-colored stool
* swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs
* depression, especially if you also have trouble sleeping, tiredness, loss of energy, or other mood changes
* unusual bleeding
* rash
* menstrual bleeding that is unusually heavy or that lasts for longer than 7 days in a row"