May 13, 2009 - 7 Days off the Pill was hell!

The placebo pills changed my cycle in a huge way. I had a heavy period, I was emotional, I got sick with allergies, insomnia, and I had the worst night sweats ever!! I emailed my doctor and she said that sometimes even when you are taking the pill for peri-menopause purposes your period can be heavy and night sweats can return. That was no joke! She also said that it's possible to take the pill that does not have a placebo week, (I had no knowledge of this) but she encouraged me to continue for two more months to see how the next two cycles go. Easy to say, not easy to experience. I'm back on the pill as of Monday and I am feeling great!