LOLO Experiences

I am a early 20's female and have struggled with irregular cycles since my first period. My long time family doctor recommended LOLO (10mcg Ethinyl Estradiol & 1mg norethindrone acetate) which is a contraceptive pill using synthetic estrogen and progestin, respectively.

Worked well, helped regulate my cycles and control pain and flow. But it affected my mood. I was less decisive than usual, cried more, ect. Took it for about 6 months hoping my cycle just needed a kickstart, didn't change anything relating to regulation.

Looking for others experiences and thoughts on the medication and counteractions to the sadness. Thank you.