Does anyone have emotional side effects with fertility drugs

[mrsgill]

I have read some stuff but havent seen anything which says yes it can affect you mood in extreme ways. Has anyone felt this?

[wannababy1229]

I thought I would be a raving lunatic with all the meds in my 1st cycle, but it had no emotional effect on me at all. I was pleasantly surprised by that. I did get hot flashes from the progesterone, but that's it. My next cycle they are adding some new meds. I hope they won't effect me.

[AuntyPebbles]

Hi,
i was pleasently surprised on my first IVF although emotional i wasnt too bad with it ....changed my meds upped my does of stimms on my second cycle...talk about pms x10 i was a mess im not sure how much was from the meds or how much was me freaking out ...i do know for my 3rd one im going to do all i can to enjoy it one thing ive learnt is its a hard ride but could come with a baby at the end i want to make the most of the journey because stressing out only makes it a tougher time on us i know worrying and stressing doesnt make it any easier if its a -ive so may as well enjoy it....
wishing you luck and a BFP very soon

dont forget we are always here if you need us...hugs Aunty

[wannababy1229]

Hi Aunty P--which meds made you feel that way? I know everyone is different, but wanted to know which meds had that effect on you? I'm hoping my new meds don't turn me into a psychotic mess!

[AuntyPebbles]

Hi wannaBB... its was the Gonal F i dont think it was that alone did it ...it was so much harder on my hormones i think it was also the amount i was taking 450 units a day i wasnt prepared for it at all....i will be doing the same this cycle and feel much better about it ....hey and dont forget your not alone ....

wishing you luck Aunty

[jen babes]

the 1st ivf i was on i took menagon which gave me nightmare headaches..

Gonal i have found okay...just get a bit snappy like PMT...but hey we are going through the mill during this tmt so we are allowed to get emotional...

love jen
xxxx

[mrsgill]

I guess then i have been an emotional wreck just for the hell of it. Cant put the blame on medications!!!

[wendy30]

Hi

I actually sniggered when I saw this thread, god yes ivf drugs can turn you into an emotional wreck, you are not alone.

Throughout my cycles I have felt different each time and occasionally I know I have been a nightmare to live with. Its been different every time sometimes sad, very often short tempered and occasionally like a woman possessed!! It never lasts for the whole cycle, its just spells (sometimes even just 10 minutes) and maybe it just brings out how you are really feeling, who knows....

I took this really badly as I've never suffered from pms ever. I think the drugs definately have an impact.....

Wendy x