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I recently saw my doctor and asked about contraception. Because I have a history of depression, Implanon is out for me, and she is reluctant to put me on the pill for the same reason. I have a retroverted uterus and she said that I cannot have an IUD, because the insertion could mean the IUD could break through my uterine wall. She suggested the Depo injection, but I am reluctant, as I don't want any secondary infertility from it, and I don't want any depression side effect, that could take quite a lot of effort to tackle. I am going to research more now.
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Have you considered Billings ovulation method echidna? No hormones or pills and about 94-96% effective if done properly. Google "Billings Method" for more info.
Bx
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Currently I am on antidepressants for depression, so I would find a natural method to be more unreliable. I just don't have enough patience or trust in it to work. I am terrified that if I rely on it, and it fails, that I and my DF might not be able to cope with a new baby. My two year old is hard enough. Thanks for the suggestion. I am going to google more about Depo, to see if it might be ok for me.
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I have depression (I'm on moclobemide aka Aurorix 600mg/day) and have been on the pill (it made me throw up for 10hours straight a day, took ages for the doctor to figure that one out, and ended up getting pregnant and miscarriaging), I have been on Depo, the first time it didn't seem to effect me too much, but then I was on 1200mg then so maybe it didn't have the chance. I went off it and got pregnant with DS within 6 months. Unfortunately taking it for 5 years caused some bone density loss, which is reversable after the injection wears off, but the dentist thinks it may have affected my teeth that were already damaged when I was sick from the pill. I didn't know this at the time, but would explain why I just just spent a lot of time at the dentist lately and him saying that it wasn't a recent problem, but something that had happened a while ago and I was too scared to see anyone about. I was put on the mini pill after DS was born, and was fine with that. I just had to remember to take it which was harder to remember some days than others. I tried going back on Depo, but it caused huge mood swings and I felt like a psycho for a while last year lol. So now I am on Yaz, as it is a low dose pill. I don't know that I want to try implanon even though it is cheaper, I'm worried how it will affect me. So far I have been on yaz for 2 months and haven't noticed any sicknes, migraines or mood problems, my libido has even remained the same as before I started taking it (I wasn't on anything for a while).
Sorry, just thought I would share.. I hope you find something that works for you.
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Perhaps because I am already on antidepressants, any depression from Depo can be more easily treated? Does anyone know anything more about fertility after Depo?
