Issues w/ Progestin Only Contraceptive

I’m posting in health and lifestyle in hopes of getting more responses. I’m on a progestin only oral contraceptive called Slynd. It has 24 active pills and 4 placebos. This is my second month using this contraceptive.

I had no issues last month. This month, I experienced heavy, period like bleeding with heavy cramping for about 9 days straight in my second and third week of the pack. I called my OB and he said breakthrough bleeding is normal. Okay, got it. I started bleeding again 3 days before the placebos. 😒

For the past week or so, I’ve been extremely exhausted. To the point where I can hardly keep my eyes open. They’re so heavy. I’m not sick at all and I’m getting 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

My libido is completely gone and I’m freaking angry and irritable all the time. I have frequent emotional outbursts. My marriage is starting to feel the effects of all this. Between the constant mood swings, exhaustion, and no desire for sex, I don’t even feel like myself anymore.

Has anyone experienced this? Which birth control method works for you? I’m not ready for a major procedure like a tubal and unfortunately my husband isn’t willing to get a vasectomy. I looked into the copper IUD, but all I read are complaints about constant heavy bleeding and cramping for weeks/months. That certainly won’t help my sex drive. I’m awaiting a call back from my OB.

Thanks!