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[@haidalex]

Birth control is the most annoying and amazing thing humans have created. I feel safer when I’m being intimate with my partner but i get the crazy mood swings, cramps, acne and weight gain which takes a huge mental toll on me. I feel like not many people admit to those things but I’m glad you were open in sharing your experiences so thank you. 💕#vaginaprobs

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

yeah it's a really tough trade off and I'm honestly so jealous of women that don't experience really bad side effects ☺️

[@sonrix311]

Alexis Haider so true. ive had Nexplanon and its the best method for me. the shot makes me depressed and the pill just isnt for me. my kids keep me busy im sure i will forget it. But nexplanon didnt give me any side effects except maybe a little weight gain but I couldnt be sure because i work nights and im already 36. Ive had nexplanon since 2012.

[@k8lynmae]

If only you knew the real dangers and damage and even lifelong damage birth control does to us and our bodies. Some women may not notice any bad effects but if they knew what was really happening

[@hzimm1]

I love the "rambling." It's real. Thanks for sharing your life.

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

I'm glad you guys have so much patience with me💜

[@alyssasweeney1536]

I just DIED over Georgetta's drawing!!!!!!!! What an amazing gift from your BFF!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheAle175276]

Damn what CAN’T Georgeta do?!!!

[@poponachtschnecke]

Alejandra Sanchez Stop.

[@anxious_and_avoidant]

i don't like long nails either! they drive me nuuuuts

[@sassyiggy9539]

Please don't stop doing the talking (what you call "rambling")! I don't feel so alone when you talk about the effect the pill has on you. I thought I was the only one having such intense emotions due to on pill/off pill situation. THANK YOU! It's such a relief knowing I'm in such good company! Good luck hon!

[@sonrix311]

Sassy Iggy Im with you. I love listening to the "rambling" i can relate, im here like "oh yeah, i get you" and "been there" to some things lol

[@erin723]

you aren't imagining it - the hormones are highjacking your brain! It's awful. It's the same experience with depression; I'm always wondering which thoughts/feelings are "mine" and which ones are coming from the chemical/hormone imbalance. In addition to your regulare medical care, I encourage you to also look into alternative therapies. I would exhaust every (safe) treatment before giong back on the pill. I don't know much about PCOS myself, but I"m sure you'll get some good feedback from others here. :) Be patient with yourself.

[@amkhanson1]

Now, I want to watch My So Called Life again. That show was my everything, growing up.

[@zamNsam]

amkhanson1 Same!! I have the DVD set!

[@Sara-kg7us]

Same same! :D

[@melissav7544]

It's available on abc on demand app! I thought I was the only one watching it again lol

[@amkhanson1]

Awesome! Thank you! I’ll be watching it! 🙌🏻

[@JennV-B]

I was obsessed!!! I need to rewatch if for sure!!!

[@UhapiBeauty]

My So Called Life. OMG, My first Jared Leto crush of the 90's.

[@JenPhelps]

The pill turned me into a monster. I was so cranky with everyone in my life and would just snap at people for no reason. I felt like someone else had taken over my personality and once I stopped I felt like me again. It's definitely not your imagination! 💕

[@IamMissPronounced]

The Pill isn't for everyone, and not every pill is even the same. One version didn't work for me personally, so my doctor recommended a different brand and it was fantastic (I used it for severe cramping, migraines, and clearing up acne which I could not cure otherwise for the life of me). Know your body, respect your body if something doesn't work, and also respect others' choices regarding their bodies 😊

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

MissPronounced what was the one that worked for you? I've been on the pill for awhile and it was fine the first few months but these last few I've noticed my depression and anxiety getting significantly worse like I'm always a step away from a full breakdown over what i would usually not react to

[@JacquelineSummers]

I suffer from severe OCD and anxiety .. coming off birth control helped me tremendously in getting it under control! The only downside is coming off the pill makes your skin freak out for a while 😞

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

I'm glad you were able to get off and find some relief 💙 tbh I'm willing to have skin troubles 😅

[@madisona8774]

Same here. I wonder if it's making mine worse. I already have skin problems so I'm scared to go off it. I wish I knew if it would help or not. I'm glad it helped you though. (:

[@LisaMichele]

This is super interesting. Ive always had some ocd and anxiety but I started the pill about 10 days ago and it's made it a million times worse. I even have thought about going to see a psychiatrist. I'm not sure what to do, I don't have a follow up with my gynecologist for 2 months!

[@ammag6334]

OMG me too!! Ever since I've been off the pill (a year and a half) my OCD and anxiety have been SO much better! Even my bladder flare ups have gone down tremendously! Getting off birth control has made me so much happier 😊

[@jennaarends9501]

I deal with chronic depression and anxiety and have been off the pill for 4 or 5 months and my skin is still freaking out! Hoping it gets better soon ):

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Girl the pill (Yaz) made it so hard for me to be in a good mood. I was fighting to not be irritable and to be sane. As soon as I quit taking it it was like a cloud had lifted. I’m so sorry you are having a similar reaction to what I did. I sure hope you and your lovely doctor can figure something out to help you!!

[@sarahaltice9271]

I took yaz years ago and it made me miserable. After about 3 months I had a slight mental breakdown along with a month long period. Yaz made me crazy and I was constantly on the verge of tears. I experienced all of the symptoms you're describing. It's definitely the pill. I'm on my own pcos journey and I flat out refuse going on the pill because of the horrible experience I had with yaz. I love the rambling updates, tbh I'd enjoy anything you decided to post. Love ya babe!

[@LindsayKipka]

Sarah Altice I was the exact same way on yaz. It was awful. It messed me up. I also have PCOS.....

[@tarolston]

I had the same thing happen with Beyaz, which is from the same company. I was anxious and depressed. I literally could not stop crying, and I’m not a crier lol. My doctor changed my prescription to Ortho-Cept and I’ve been side effect free for 3 years.

[@Jesihav]

I had the SAME experience. I’m on a low dose progestogen only bc and feel completely different!

[@DaniellePotter]

Same here. Yaz was horrific 😭

[@greenthumb1523]

Sarah Altice Thanks for sharing your story. Ive lived with two roommates on bc and they were nut jobs. They would freak out about everything. And they couldnt hold long tern relationships because they would get unreasonably mad. #birthcontrol

[@nataliecruse3164]

I had dip nails and they were great and I loved them! I decided that I could do them on my own so I ordered a kit and went at it. Biggest. Mistake. Ever. My husband had to pry them stuff off even after soaking in acetone. It was terrible....just stick to painting them yourself....don’t make my mistake.

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

omg thank you for saying this! I actually did buy a kit from ulta a while back and I was considering trying it 😅 I'm sure the same would happen to me

[@nataliecruse3164]

Tisha Gonzalez that’s what I did and it didn’t work!!! I still had to pry them off! 😳 they were definitely too thick so that would have something to do with it

[@nataliecruse3164]

LeighAnnVlogs it can be done but I would say do the whole process on one finger all the way through before you go all in! And work in super thin coats....save your nails!

[@Cykotica]

I have never found a pill that works for me (diagnosed at 25 with pcos, now 40). I have a progesterone intolerance in addition to having PCOS, and yaz was a gigantic huge mess for me. I would advise you to start keeping a mood journal on your hormone journey so you can have more insight into what is going on. And just remember, with pcos, there is no one size fits all. Something may work beautifully for one person and be a disaster for another. :)

[@nothanksmegan]

Had this on Nikki which is the generic for YAZ. It was the worst year of my life. The pill is treated by the medical community as a “savior, the magic pill every woman needs it otherwise you’re defective!” When reality is, THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES AND LONGTERM SIDE EFFECTS! It’s a BIG DEAL. Hormonal birth control changes your body chemistry.

[@laurajoli576]

Did you hear the double shout out to you from Gillian and Patrick on True Crime Obsessed Crazy Love episode?! I was so excited for you! ♥️

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

yesss! I nearly died I was so shocked/happy 😍

[@snavecakes]

That red 80’s jacket is giving me LIIIIIFE!

[@mykacanterbury1409]

I’m dying that you’re outfit choice is cult-chic😂 I’m interested to know if you and grant have decided on a place to live or a job for him yet- is he any closer to knowing? I feel your pain- my husband is currently job searching. We’re from the woodlands and we’re really trying to stay there or in Texas at least! I’ve lived in other state but realized I’m totally a Texas girl! 💕I can’t do it- Texas is just better!! Anyway-I love watching your vlogs- it makes me feels like we’re friends! (Is that weird? Lol) 💋

[@melanieblackstock7218]

Myka Canterbury I grew up in the houston/woodlands area also and now I live between Austin and San Antonio. If you have to move this area of Texas is also great! Good luck from one Texas girl to another 😉!

[@DDee-oi6kn]

I think it is all the "unknowing" that is affecting your emotions. Not knowing when Grant will get a job, where you will be moving, or will you be moving. That would drive me absolutely crazy - I hate the unknown. Plus you're engaged and living a long-distance relationship - that has to be difficult. Hopefully things will fall into place quickly for you.

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

yeah it's definitely not the most comforting situation in general but I know the birth control isn't helping anything.

[@NadineSpeaks]

I hate long nails too. They gross me tf out. I always had to keep them short when I was younger for piano and havent stopped since lol. Definitely wanna try the dip powder nails tho. Did you like it better than shellac?

[@melissawarning6748]

I know I'm probably annoying commenting the same thing all the time, but it helped me so I figure I should spread the word lol. I switched to a plant based diet last summer. I was suffering from lethargy, mood swings, missed periods, and just generally not feeling well. I was diagnosed in 2016 with PCOS, but have probably had it for much longer than that. I also suffered from infertility and had a tumultuous pregnancy. I'm telling you, switching my diet has made a world of difference. There are so many hormones pumped into our meat, dairy and eggs and they really take a toll on you if you suffer from a hormone disorder. This is not to say that I never indulge, but for the most part I eat plant based and I feel so much better. At least look into it. There is a lot of information about is benefiting you if you have PCOS. The pill also screwed with my system and I have been able to regulate my cycle eating this way. Hope this helps a little 🙂

[@jeteaze]

Thank you for this tip! I’m going to look into it. 🙂

[@melissawarning6748]

jeteaze I hope it helps! 🙂

[@LisaMichele]

I just started the pill (Vienva) two weeks ago for PCOS (monster cysts that have sent me to the ER multiple times). I've been soooooo anxious, but I'm giving myself a chance to adjust. I used Depo Provera for years and I don't remember feeling this wacked out. Also I'm 34 and totally paranoid about blood clots.

[@Z0mbieBarb1e]

LA Fresh Life me too!!!! I get huge clots like golf ball to softball size... They terrify me and it's super painful. I've been on Sprintec for 2 months now and while I've lost weight and my skin is clearing, I'm very hormonal, I get headaches, and all kinds of things, but I'm scared to come off of it because I don't want to bleed like that anymore. I love that Leighann is so open about it. We are all women here and it's so great to have folks to talk to.

[@yukjellybeans]

Yes 33 here and blood clot last year due to birth control. I’m off now for a year. The worst is the periods now longer and more cramps. :(

[@MaggieMeyersMakeup]

LA Fresh Life same ladies! Just was at the ER for those damn cysts ugh!

[@bithisplace6630]

Literally hate the pill! I have been on ovisatol (find on amazon) Ashwagandha root, Vitamin D3, B12, ect. It’s been a game changer! Literally such help with anxiety, depression and hormones + stress and my cycle! Look up “Dr. Josh Axe” here on youtube. He had a lot of natural food and supplement remedies for what we are dealing with!

[@MaggieMeyersMakeup]

Bithi's Place thanks girl I’m gonna check this out💖

[@aliviacarlton1]

LeighAnn! I know this video has been out for a minute but you're saying everything I've been thinking about the pill (Blisovi FE). Although I've been on it for a little over 6 months, these side effects are forever changing and still so annoying. I too get super irritated and annoyed when it used to not be my normal character. I wish you luck on your journey and hope you get good news!

[@PaisaV11]

I was on Yazmin (generic) for years and it was the bees knees, I loved it. Then, my pharmacy changed the manufacturer for it and I turned into Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!! It was terrible. You definitely have to find the right type of bc and in my case manufacturer for you. :(

[@amykate8140]

Luna bean makes me happy and she’s not even my dog!! 🐶❤️

[@tguido25]

Omggg Jordan Catalano ❤️❤️❤️

[@savannahcrosby976]

JORDAN CATALANO girl you gotta give me a warning before you throw that bad boy angel in the mix

[@littlemissstilly]

Girl. I haven't got PCOS so I can't relate for the symptoms in that aspect but I went off the pill after 5 years of being on it because I felt like I was crazy. I got a copper IUD and pain wise it sucked for the first few periods but now I am so much happier and I feel like myself for the first time in a long time. I feel like I can breath and take a step back instead of getting so damn overwhelmed, I so hope you are able to find something that works for you and helps.

[@CoKiEsAnDcReAm07]

Darby Stilwell the thing is she’s been put on birth control because the hormones are supposed to help her PCOS, so an non-hormonal option isn’t going to help her condition

[@LipglossAndLemonade]

Girl, I love your rambles. Although I hate that you're having to go through all this crap, it's refreshing to have such authenticity on KZbin. Thanks for sharing the hard parts of your life and not just all the good; it helps me through my own hard stuff to know I'm not alone. Love you to pieces, and I how things get a bit better for you once you're off the pill.

[@alliecordova4948]

Leighann, Yaz was awful for me. I was only on it for 3 weeks. I was a rage monster and was crying constantly. But the worst was when I got off it- I had two panic attacks which I had never had and felt sick for 3 days so just be aware that getting off that pill could be really rough. If you ever decide to try the pill again I got on minastren for the last 4 years and it was SO MUCH BETTER. Someone else had recommended it to me and I made my doctor change it for me. Getting off of it was nothing as well luckily besides some skin issues which disappeared after a few months. Anyways, maybe this helps some and good for you for taking charge of your health!

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

ugh I'm sorry to hear that you had to deal with that. it only makes sense that it would somehow keep being horrible even after i quit 😬😭

[@beachbaby-qu1cr]

Yaz made me totally cray and I didnt realize how cray until i went off of it

[@charleypv]

My partners grandfather owns a shipping company and shipped all of the rolls Royce’s and airplane parts to Portland for the Rajneeshee

[@charleypv]

He met Sheila!!!

[@jessjorah6133]

I was on Yaz for over a year and it was the worst birth control I have been on. I was an emotional mess the whole time. When I went off of it and had a week without crying I couldn’t believe it. I switched to an IUD (Mirena) and it was the best thing I could have done. Now I feel like they could put me on a commercial for it, I love it so much! My personality completely went back to normal and I feel so much more like myself.

[@Shanalikeanna]

I would consider the IUD but I hear things like it like...piercing your uterine wall and ripping out and getting too far into your uterus...it freaks me out too much to actually try it LOL

[@rainbowchic2012]

RufusIsAGhost give it a chance! I got the paragard recently and love it so much. My fave birth control ever. Things like that happening are rare and for most it works just fine.

[@Jessa8891]

I’m just not willing to take the risks with an IUD.

[@jessp4993]

I took yaz a long long time ago and it made me super irritable and cranky and totally different or just a heightened aggrivated me and i stopped taking it after a month and i felt better.

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

I'm sad that you had that experience too but I'm happy to hear it got better 💙

[@DaniellePotter]

I took Yaz as well and it wrecked me. It was truly awful!!! Mood swings, horrific periods, cramps, migraines, cystic acne and weight gain. I couldn’t take it after a year and quit. Found out 7 years later it was recalled because it was so dangerous. Ugh 😭

[@Taylorsometimes]

You should definitely not be feeling bad! -I love that the theme is grand Budapest hotel. That's awesome!

[@Katrinabobina]

I definitely think you should get off the pill because you've seemed way more stressed lately :( this isnt leighann. but u also didnt work 2 jobs and plan a wedding before either lol sending u get well wishes

[@SelfTaughtBeauty]

I don't blame you! Girl!

[@GwendolynKensinger]

I have PCO (no S) and it sounds to me like that's what you have as well, but of course I am not a doctor. However your story sounds very similar to my own. Your doctor will of course be able to tell you for sure once all your blood work comes in. PCO and PCOS are basically the same thing except PCO mainly effects the female region and reproduction and PCOS effects literally everything. Without revealing too much personal info just know that I understand EVERYTHING you are going through.

[@Karaskorner123]

The stress of a marriage is definitely a reason to have mood swings! It’s wonderful and stressful!

[@Haloskeeper1]

Every pill I ever took made me crazy, so the last thing I tried was the patch and I became a raving lunatic, I ripped that bad boy off , threw it in the trash and never went back! Condoms are the way to go, keeps you healthy in many ways girlfriend... P.S Your teeth look amazing!

[@monicamenezes66]

What show were you watching?

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

my so called life 💕

[@Booksandheather]

Hi LeighAnn! I was on Yaz from 2009 - 2013, and it sent me to the hospital with blood clots in both of my lungs. Had I thrown a clot, I would have had a stroke and potentially died at 23. I am a huge advocate for NOT taking it. it is so dangerous.

[@USMCwife81]

Ohhhh myyyy goodness! My So Called Life was liiiiife in HS. I dyed my hair bc I wanted to be Angela and have a bf that looked like Jordan Catalano 😂 But on a serious note, I hope the Drs figure out a way to help with your PCOS and get off the pills so you can go back to feeling like yourself 😘😘

[@lydz8015]

Have I arrived?!? Definitely should make t-shirts with that quote 😅

[@CallieMileham]

I don’t know anything about PCOS, but it sounds horrible and I’m so sorry you are going through that. But I also wanted to say that no matter what any doctor tells you, you know if something is working for you and your body or not! I am sick of being told that doctors know better and we HAVE to listen to them. We can research and find out so much information ourselves, and I think it’s so important that we do! I love your videos and I really hope you find something that works for you to deal with your medical issues. I know there are probably so many out there watching your videos who have PCOS and it’s always nice to know you are not alone in your struggles. Thank you for just being you, you are beautiful inside and out!! 😄😄😄

[@okjessicah]

Luna makes me so unbelievably happy it's crazy! I love the vlogs since we can see a different side of you then your main channel. Also, I am in a big purge with my house too. I'm overwhelmed with how much stuff I have. It's a biiiiig process and a crazy process but my God it feels good to get rid of crap!

[@ChristineCalledBirdie]

It frustrates me too LeighAnn. I have PCOS and the only thing the doctor will prescribe is the pill. But for the years that I was taking it, it did nothing to alleviate any of my symptoms and the pros no longer outweigh the cons for me. But everywhere I turn, the pill is all they prescribe. Ugh.

[@sunshinefashionlove]

Was on the pill for at least 6 years and did not realize how much it messed with my emotions, especially once a month - then once every 3 months when I was on Seasonique. My husband is sterilized, and after I went off it - my mood and emotions leveled out so much. I had no idea what it had been doing to me, but it was absolutely horrible.

[@potato-kitten4181]

Yaz made me have SEVER irritability it also caused me to have horrible anxiety and depression. I had a pretty bad mental breakdown while taking Yaz I went to the doctor and explain to them what was going on and they said that that's very common with Yaz!

[@KatyLawsonTheLovelyLady]

Omg I felt the same way on the pill. I quit it a long time ago and with pcos drs would always want to put me on the pill 😒 it made me crazy! I feel the best when I’m off of it

[@roserecast1357]

Tbh I was kind of living for the Rajneeshees' outfits. I'm glad we could connect on that level.

[@littleperl9117]

Girl!! LOL!!! Your nail rant has me dying!!! Your so mad about them!! I feel ya!! Loved them before but can’t stand them now!! LOL!!

[@erinashley6970]

I haven't watched you in quite a while. You look so different, but in a good way! Did you get work done on your teeth? That's the biggest difference I see & your face looks Fuller. Whatever you did you amazing!

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

aw thanks! I'm glad you're back. I've been doing invisalign and since losing weight trying low carb (for pcos not weight loss) I've been working on gaining ❤️

[@Marie-ek1tu]

LeighAnnVlogs I wish I could gain weight 😭 you look amazing

[@KittySoftpaws21]

Link to that super fluffy comfy sweater please!! ❤️

[@emilynmax]

The pill makes me feel that exact same way! I’ve started a new one and they say to wait 3 months but it’s so hard

[@DawnYarnDoll]

My nails are thin, brittle and break easily also. I don't like the feeling of how thick fake nails are on me. I just live with short nails too. Going back to watch the vlog 😊 I love you like a sister 💖 XOXO

[@elizabethentzel9297]

“No longer handicapped by those monstrosities” YOU SPEAK MY LANGUAGE

[@PaulaB44]

LeighAnn...next time you need "fuzzy" hangers Costco sells them for 9 bucks for 35 hangers!!!!

[@melissaparedes7554]

I honestly love that you take your time to update how you are feeling/ dealing with your PCOS. When you did your life update video in January, I had just been diagnosed with PCOS as well and felt that I wasn't alone with this, so I have to thank you for this. Keep pushing through, we can do this! Love everything you do!

[@r9m24]

Yeah, I've tried about 8 different pills in the last 2 years lol! It's terrible trying to find what works for you, there are SO many! One was so bad emotionally I was very depressed and contemplating... things... I told my Dr and was switched immediately. Crossing my fingers for the newest stuff, I've had very few symptoms including my mood being very stable!

[@r9m24]

Also, thank you for talking about this. Makes what I've been going through a little more normal and I'm not alone! ❤️

[@LeighAnnVlogs]

you're definitely not alone. it's infuriating how common it is for us to be given pills that could potentially ruin so much. ugh. it's so hard to know what to do.

[@colevd]

Yaz made me INSANE!!!! It was like PMS EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!!

[@rachelizabelle]

A Grand Budapest Hotel themed bridal shower?!?! And that DRAWING?! You're living my future wedding dreams. Can't handle it!

[@sanaechaan]

Oh my god Grand Budapest Hotel!!!! Leighann would you guys visit Budapest? :) I think you would love it! I would be so excited if you would visit my hometown :)

[@PeepsMcNutley]

I was on the pill for 2 months & I had such amazingly awful mood swings! I’d rage then cry, rage then cry... miserable. And it felt like it was something that was happening to someone else, but I was watching it- if that makes any sense. I never took it again, and never looked back. Totally understand what you’re feeling!!

[@stephaniefaccaro537]

I have PCOS and Yaz was HORRIBLE. I've been on Generess for 2 years and I absolutely love it. Magnesium supplement has also been helpful.

[@mirandayerby97]

I'd highly recommend researching essential oils for PCOS. Young Living makes two blends Sclaresscense & Endoflex which are wonderful at helping support women's bodies.

[@bailey4605]

I watched “Wild Wild Country” because of you and HOLY CRAP! I loved it so much. Thank you thank you for inspiring me to watch it.

[@shortydo16]

Leighann: it's cold it's 57° Me: it's 49° I'm opening the windows!

[@hildyvanhefeweizen2762]

When I put acrylics on...I feel helpless. I love em but they do hinder EVERYTHING!

[@Kayyy8585]

Good for you !!! It’s NEVER a good idea to mess with nature .. bc pills are a carcinogen and not good for our bodies ! ALWAYS take the natural route to health ! If you haven’t already check out Kelly Brogan, Medical Medium, Dr. John Bergman ...... they will be your best resources !!! XO

[@JessBeautyJunkie]

Listen, girl....as a therapist who strives to maintain a positive mental health for her patients (in oncology, my patients are THE BEST)...Yaz made me a raging, psychotic, irrational, nutjob, crazy witch. I turned into someone unrecognizable. I had ZERO patience, ZERO tolerance, I hated EVERYTHING and EVERYONE. I found my mecca...Seasonale. The hormone combo in it was good, and I only get my period every three months. I've talked to SO many women who've said that Yaz has made them turn absolutely CRAZY. I'm just throwing my experience out there. Yaz is known for making good girls, NUTS lol.

[@Shanonmckee0906]

Girl! Read “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler! Life changing 🙌🏻

[@analogkid28]

Well...I’m 51 and am through menopause...BUT, I want you to know I can SO relate to what you’re experiencing with the pill. You’re doing the right things. Talking to your doctor and listening to your body. You knows what’s best for your body. Find what works for you. Always go to a doctor who will work with you. And, btw, you’re NOT old....and neither am I. The 50s are fantastic!

[@jesscunn7632]

GURL. Status of my nails: SAME. I love the dip powder but I cannot FUNCTION RN. Except I’m gonna attempt to go take them off myself soooo wish me luck on that. 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ PS I just started the Nuvaring 3mos ago and I feel amazing. Idk how different it is to what you’re on but if anything, I’m more chill than usual, and it has helped by cramps by a billion. I don’t have PCOS but I used to get debilitating cramps and I don’t anymore. Anyways. ❤️

[@ursulinaxa]

I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR INVISILINE VIDEO. I NEED TO KNOW HOW IT WORKS AND GET IT DONE. YOUR TEETH LOOK AMAZING. Im sorry youre having a tough time with pcos and the pill.. I’d get off it too. THINGS WILL GET BETTER! 🌵💗🍍

[@xMemoryLane]

Hormones are making me crazy as well, sadly I can’t stop because of severe menstruation. I will faint from the pain if I get my period, I will puke for a whole week, it’s horrible. I basically can’t hold a job if I quit hormones.

[@meghanbarchet4969]

100% serious, would Georgetta take commissions for drawings??

[@marcim5143]

I’m in Connecticut and we had a little snow ❄️ late this morning April 10th ,❄️❄️ and twice last week. I’m literally freezing and have been since October ❗️❗️No pretty flowers here yet. I’m ready for summer❗️BTW, you’re so not old❗️🤗🤗 #LeighAnnVlogs

[@Vociferoustart]

I couldn't tolerate estrogen based birth control pills, so I've been on a progesterone only "mini-pill" for around 5-6 months now. It doesn't make me feel the same "crazy" feelings regular BC makes me feel. It's slightly less effective than estrogen-based BC and they need to be taken at the same time everyday. I'm primarily on hormonal birth control to help with my super heavy periods and it's been doing it's job as far as that goes. Hope you find something that works for you

[@Vociferoustart]

Just got to the part where you talked about taking the progesterone haha. If those don't bother you, look into a daily version of them :)

[@ashleedavis3409]

My ENTIRE life is running around my own house/job/everywhere doing nothing 🤦🏻‍♀️ Love you and Luna Bean!!

[@brock7m]

Cutest drawing and such an awesome theme!! I feel like that movie captures your personalities perfectly!!

[@kristinahenderson993]

Hey, I took Yaz and couldn’t figure out why I was crying all the time because I’m not a big cryer. I had this huge meltdown when my boyfriend spilled my mom’s thanksgiving gravy. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve taken several different brands since and been fine. I actually liked the Nuvaring best but it’s expensive! I don’t know if you can use Nuvaring with PCOS. But just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone in the Yaz emotional rollercoaster. Not the pill for me!

[@marinamaia8659]

Had to stop the video at 12min and comment: IT IS THE PILL! Specially While using Yaz.. it made me crazy, anxious, nauseous, crying for no apparent reason.. sometimes the side effects really makes you crazy! Some people get along just fine, some people don’t and I’m on the team that Yaz made me crazyyyy! Hahaha I’m using Qlaira now but thinking about quitting it too! Good luck sweetie!

[@megandejesus1110]

Girl, the pill made me crazy. All types of hormonal birth control made me crazy. Paraguard IUD now, all the way :) Good Luck. You aren't crazy. You seem lovely and your teeth look amazing!

[@lilrinna]

GIRL ME TOO!!!! I had to get off the pill because it was increasing symptoms of anxiety and I felt like I was crying all the time. I’m also planning a wedding. Also we are both around the same age and our hormones are changing again with the stupid second puberty. It’s change, it’s everything. You’re not alone. I’ve tried the Nuva Ring, IUD... etc. Hormonal birth control is the devil!!!

[@sonyalindgren8539]

Oh girl!! I know what you mean about the pill. I have PCOS and I HATED MYSELF when I was on the pill. I am normally a very nice person, but on the pill I was a witch. I was impatient (I yelled at my pregnant friend who was trying to pick out a roast to pick out any D-- roast! Poor thing almost wen into labor) . I was just mean. I apologized to everyone I knew once I was back to normal.. for being such a witch!!! Lol 😂 seriously I couldn’t control it!

[@thelifewithbee]

I have the same mood swings! Sometimes I can’t stand myself when I consciously know that I’m getting mad at something or somebody when I really shouldn’t. It doesn’t make any sense and I know it’s the pill 😂 but I can completely relate to what you’re saying. I haven’t stopped taking the pill because I don’t know what to do in regards to birth control... My husband and I are not ready to have kids yet so...

[@tiffanybrown79]

Oh my goodness YES!!!! I got off the pill because I wasn’t acting like myself. I was super irritable. After about 2 months I felt NIGHT AND DAY different! I hope you feel more like yourself soon! You have to do what’s right for you and yours!

[@natalieevans7311]

LeighAnn going off the pill (DESPITE WHAT MY OB TOLD ME) was the best thing I’ve ever done. I can’t recommend it enough

[@carreyn9808]

I have PCOS I am 52 and have never taken birth control. I do take Metaformin for PCOS and I do not have diabetes

[@DaNcElOvE11]

Who is considered a PCOS specialist? Are they called endocrinologists?

[@orangecouch]

OMG - is My So-Called Life on a streaming service?! Which one? Joy, joy, joy!!! PS - You can ramble on about your life to us anytime you want. We love seeing the true you - in all of its forms! Much love and I hope the appointment went well! xoxo

[@BLMHBLMH]

Please please check out Brianna Stanko’s videos with Pharmacist Ben Fuchs and the osmosis videos with Dr. Ben Johnson. They have a lot of information that would be helpful for your PCOS. Prayers!!

[@cclatinchic1]

I have PCOS, too, and I've had a great experience with Blisovi Fe. It's low-key and I had NO side effects. That, in combo with Metformin 500 mg once a day, has calmed me and made me chill. The only downside is when I forget to take the pill and/or run out of Metformin. It makes me weepy, overwhelmed, and eat like I'm starving all day.

[@lovefearlesslyx]

I never had a pill that worked for me and my PCOS. for the last 9 months I’ve used the NuvaRing, and it has been wonderful. I don’t become a crazy b word, my period is regular and lighter, I don’t have terrible cramps anymore. Pills made me nauseous and crazy. The NuvaRing is the way to go in my opinion.

[@jaimietait7492]

Omg yes to no more emails!! Come one people! It’s 2018!! I don’t have PCOS but the pill has always made my mood swings totally unmanageable! It’s horrid! Just a tip though, stay away from the mirena! It had the same side effects for me even though I was told multiple times that it wouldn’t. And can I just say how freaking cute Luna-bean is! Getting all excited about bed time! My heart 😍

[@jaclynjacobs9632]

I'm in the same boat girl. I've only ever been depressed and/or suicidal while on the pill, and it makes my tolerance for irritating things so low. Unfortunately it manages several of my PCOS symptoms and my doc says that an IUD wouldn't suffice. I sincerely hope you find something that works for you!! And thank you for talking about this stuff so openly. P.S. Sudden TBell craving at 3:00.

[@linlinthedinosaur]

I have PCOS and Hashimotos and the pill does nothing for me... I honestly have so much issues that I just let my body be terrible since I can't find anything that works for me :(