Re: Depo Provera and Depression
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:57:06 -0600 (CST)
Certainly sounds DepoProvera related. Women who've gone through post
partum depression are more liekly to have it at others times. Why you
did OK with Norplant is a womderful mystery.
You may wish to be put on the pill (hoping it doesn't cause any
depression as well) To give you backa cycle and counteract the Depo.
Even though Depo may bae ineffective for birth control, it can stay in
your system for up to 18 months.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, anonymous wrote:
>
>I redeived the Depo Provera shot in July of this year. Within a week of
>getting the shot I became severely depressed and sick. I have only
>experienced this kind of Depression when I have had Post Partum
>Depression. The shot was supposed to have become inneffective as of
>October 5th and the depression has still not stopped. It has faded a
>little though. I haven't had a period yet and I don't know what to
>expect regarding my cycle - I have never had severe PMS and now I am
>afraid that I will when I finally start having periods again.
>My main concern with this is that it has to be hormonal changes that
>have caused this to happen to me. I am wondering what hormones are
>affected and if my hormone levels can be checked to regulate my hormone
>levels with estrogen? And since I am feeling the same way that I did
>when I had post partum depression, is there a connection there...Is my
>body back into the "I just gave birth mode", because that is how I feel.
>Any ideas as to how this can be related and why this happens and any
>solutions or options would be greatly appreciated.
>I don't know what to say to anyone who chooses to use Depo for birth
>control - but I will not ever choose to use it again. The funny part
>about it is that I was able to use the Norplant with no problems.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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