WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: depression/pmt

Re: depression/pmt

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 17:06:31 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, fraser wrote: >
>I have suffered with manic-depression & anxiety on & off for years & my symptoms are heightened a week before my period. I have experienced quite alot of stress & some abuse in my life, but I know I could have a predisposition to it also due to genes (my mother suffered with her 'nerves') and/ or my personality - overly sensitive (so I'm told!) How do I find out for once whether my depression is reactive - to events in my life or just me (hereditary predisposition)? I am not presently taking the contraceptive pill but I am thinking of doing so, as I recently read an article about falling oestrogen levels prior to a period leading to depressive feelings. But in the past I have heard contradictory information that the pill can result in more mood swings not less. Can anyone help me out regarding this?
>
> thanks, Amanda.

I suggest you see a psychologist or psychiatrist who is trained to help with these disorders.

The pill can help with PMS mood swings, but can also exacerbate depression

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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