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Q: Birth Control Pills And Depression

asked by: mdm27 on May 29th, 2006

New User

I was wondering if anyone knew of any birth control pills that don't cause depression; or if anyone is taking any and they aren't depressed? I am on depo-provera right now; and am happy with it- but I am a little worried about the bone loss; since i've been on it for 2 years now. Before that though I was on ortho-tri cyclin , orto tri cyclin lo, and yasmin; all of which caused me to become depressed and have horrible mood swings and cry all the time. I also tried the patch; which I went off for other reasons (cramps.) I want to try some type of pill again, but am really afraid of becoming depressed again. It was the most horrible thing. Is anyone on any pill (besides what I mentioned) that is working and not causing depressino on mood swings?? If so please share!! Any info on the new loestrin birth control pills????

Replies(2)

Carifairy

replied on May 30th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

If the depo is working, but you do not like the bone loss associated , why not try a "mini pill"... It has the same hormone as depo, however in a much smaller dose, and is safe :)

I cannot use any type of hormones, so I have a copper iud, but low dose pills are great for depression.

Loestrin is a good one, and actually nuva ring is tolerated very well in women who cannot tolerate most pills..So just in case you have another option.

linlin

replied on May 30th, 2006

Experienced User

Im on cerazette the newest brand of mini pill and ive had major times of depression. Ive been very poorly. Like wanting to kill myself and thinking the world hates me. I was quite emoional before the pill but this made it worse. Its not all the time. Just certain times I feel really down....... Xxx

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