Re: depression and birth control
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 20:41:23 -0600 (CST)
You need to speak to your doctor about this. Depression is certainly
possible with the pill but may be from other sources, including thyroid
problems. Have you and your doctor put your heads together on this one
and feel better.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Tue, 15 Jan 2002, kristin wrote:
>
>i am a 20 year old on ortho-cyclene. i have been on the pill for the last two months and i have noticed a large increase in my mood swings as well as depression. i have never had problems with depression in the past, and now i am frightened. i can not seem to get happy. there are days that are better than others, but i cant understand what is happening to me. please help me.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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