Posted by flame on May 7, 2006, at 10:19:21
In reply to birth control pill and depression, posted by jessers11581 on May 6, 2006, at 16:06:50
Jess,
I was on BC for 20 something years. I remember the first month that I was on it, I felt like h*ll! I called my ob/gyn's office several times, and they assured me that it was not the BC that was doing that to me.
Fast-forward 20 something years and I have discovered that I have thyroid issues. I have done my research and discovered that one of the things that BC can do to you is cause and/or exacerbate thyroid problems. Hypothyroidism is notorious for making you feel depressed, fatigued, etc.
Do your own research. Find what you feel "fits" for you. I very strongly believe that the BC that I was on for many, many years, made me depressed and fatigued (because of hypothyroid issues).
Take Care,
Flame
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