Question 1

can birth control help with depression and anxiety? especially around my period?  what kind could help with this?

Accepted Answer

? PMS: Pre-menstrual syndrome, hormonal contraception may help, but more history and evaluation by your gynecologist is needed, as it might need more than that to treat, good luck

Question 2

depression after coming off birth control?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Oral contraceptives can produce a wide variety of effects, and so can coming off of them.  If concerned about depression, please talk with your physician.  You need to be assessed and offered personalized suggestions to help you.  You can see a psychologist or other therapist also, as therapy can have very good effect in depression.  So can exercise, healthy eating, etc.  Psychiatrists help too!

Question 3

can birth control be contributing to my recent depression?

Accepted Answer

OCP and Depression: Ocp does impact moods at times as estrogen Progesterone are very strong hormone s impacting the levels of serotonin( mood chemical) a neurotransmitter responsible for mood regulation.If you are noticing severe mood disturbance please discuss with your pcp or get a psychiatric consult if there is any concerns of exacerbation of pre-existing mood issues.
All the best.

Question 4

i was curious if you can take birth control if you have depression?

Accepted Answer

Quite often you can.: Make sure that your physician (s) are aware because some times oral contraceptives can worsen depressive symptoms. So, this should be monitored.

Question 5

can birth control yasmine cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is one of the possible side effects noted in the FDA literature.

Question 6

i would like to take st. johns wort for my depression but i know it can decrease the effectiveness of birth control. is it worth the risk.

Accepted Answer

Advise against using: In order to reasonably answer this question two concerns come up;
1. what do you use for birth control?? OCP other?
2. what is the severity of your depression?

Because Hypericum induces the liver enzyme system CYP 450, there is a greater clearance of your oral contraceptive.- more likely to get pregnant. You need another method of protection.
Depression-get a professional eval of  options

Question 7

can the birth control, implanon cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Implanon: When considering this medication, you need to tell your doctor if you have history of depression. Implanon can cause symptoms of depression such as mood changes, sleep problems, weakness, feeling tired.

Question 8

it's possible that 1 birth control pill cause depression?

Accepted Answer

It can: Birth control can cause depression and anxiety in some women.  It is important to keep track of your moods and communicate these issues with your doctor.  There might be some other alternatives available that have less of a risk.

Question 9

i was wondering could junel fe birth control give you depression?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depression is an uncommon potential side effect from Junel fe.

Question 10

what is the best birth control pill used for women with depression?

Accepted Answer

Non hormonal: Any hormone containing birth control may potentially affect moods and emotions.  The fewer possible interfering factors the better in getting your depression under control.  I would look at condoms, diaphrams, non hormonal iud, sponge, spermicides etc.

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I would like to take st. johns wort for my depression but i know it can decrease the effectiveness of birth control. is it worth the risk.

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Can the birth control, implanon cause depression?

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It's possible that 1 birth control pill cause depression?

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What is the best birth control pill used for women with depression?

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