What should I do if my birth control changes my mood?

I think my birth control is affecting my mood.

Jun 03, 2021 Updated: Aug 28, 2025

Everybody responds to birth control differently. If you feel like your hormonal birth control is changing your mood, it’s time to talk to your health care provider. It might be a matter of switching methods or deciding whether to avoid hormonal birth control altogether, or you may choose to wait it out since some negative side effects go away with time.

Still not working?

If your current birth control method is making you feel blah, don’t settle. There are a lot of methods to choose from and sometimes it can take a few tries to find the one that’s right for you.

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Related methods

Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.

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IUD
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private (though some partners can feel the strings). You can choose hormonal or non-hormonal.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private.
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Birth control shot
Very effective if you use it correctly. Lasts for months, is private, and is a good hormonal option for those who can't take estrogen.
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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Birth control pill
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use, but you have to remember to take it every day.