Contraception and Depression?

[BlackCat]

Im just wondering for when the time comes, what is the best and most reliable method of long term contraception for those still wanting more children in the future, who have a long history of severe depression?

Ive read that some pills and other hormonal methods of contraception may actually make depression worse in some people, is this correct?

Any information you could point me to would be greatly appreciated

[Ryatha]

oooh, I have never heard of that! I have been on the pill or mini pill most of the time and I wonder if that has contributed to my depression?

I had the implanon put in after DD1, I found it frustrating to begin with but after about 3 months it settled down and I really like it. Thinking about having it put in again soon. The other thing is the Mirena and IUD which is suposetly very good.

[Life is Good]

I can't really help with suggesting a method of contraception, but I can tell you that hormonal contraception made me very depressed and really affected my mood. I will never go on the pill again!

[Glamourcide]

I had a terrible, terrible experience with Implanon that I believe triggered a very serious bout of depression - suicide attempts, drug abuse (self-medicating), weight gain, the works. Within weeks of it being removed when the 3 years was up, I was like a brand-new person, it was unbelievable. Not wanting to scare you at all, but just something you might want to be aware of and talk to your Dr about if you choose to go that route (I am currently using condoms and lots of crossing fingers lol, the Pill stuffs with my moods and other aspects of my health as well so I cannot use it either). Sorry I'm not much help, I hope you can find something that works well for you

[Taurean]

I've never heard of that either! I suffered from depression both on and off the pill (a pill I'd taken for 16 years without any problems). I have, however, just stopped taking the mini pill as it made me very, VERY moody.

ETA: I agree with Glamourcide about Implanon - my sister had an awful time with it. Severe depression. She had it removed after a couple of months, didn't agree with her at all

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

If you have a history of depression - DO NOT USE IMPLANON!

As far as I know, all long term contraceptives wreak havoc with depression, just because of the level of hormones constantly leaching into your body. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful