Hi Robotwars. I have just started taking Rigevidon, which is identical to Microgynon and Ovranette apparently.
Day 5:
Slept well last night, despite waking to wee, and had no problem going back to sleep. Felt slightly drained all day, but mood still quite light hearted and upbeat. Feel able to appreciate things again, and get satisfaction from everyday stuff like my husband making me a nice cup of tea or knowing I have finished a huge ironing pile. We're going away tomorrow for a couple of days in a hotel and I feel excited about it. I know it doesn't seem like much but when you have just gone through a week of feeling very depressed and unable to take any pleasure or satisfaction in ANYTHING to just feel 'normal' again is wonderful
As it's only Day 5 I don't know if my improved mood is thanks to the much higher dose of oestrogen that's in the Pill, or whether my own hormones are still mainly in charge and doing something of their own? I don't know how long it takes the Pill to shut down your ovaries and halt your own hormone production? But, whatever the reason I am just very, very relieved to feel much better these last couple of days.