A contraceptive that won't make me want to throw myself off a cliff?

[Lolli]

Hi all,
I'd just like to hear, especially from people that have suffered depression or anxiety, your opinions, thoughts and whatnot on contracteptives and their effect on your moods.

The pill and mini pill send me totally insane, to the point where I'm suicidal. I've heard of Implanon and DeproVera doing the same. My psych recommended a Mirena, but I've just heard that can have the same effect.

Obviously there is condoms, but I detest the sight, smell and feel of them Oh, and I'm breastfeeding too.

Any thoughts appreciated. TIA

[Arimeh]

Make DH get the snip

lol

Sorry have no advice - cos I'm making mine do it...lol

[Olive]

does the good out fashioned diaphram still exist???

[Yael]

There is a new pill out that isn't supposed to have such an effect.. but from memory it was expensive.

I'll try and search around and see if i can find the name. I remember my Ob mentioning it.

[miamunchkin]

I used a system called Persona, but unfortunately, it's not common over here in Australia. It's basically a little machine that tests your urine and tells you when you are ovulating, when is safe and when is unsafe. I have used it sucessfully for a number of years and order the test sticks over the internet.
May be worth a look?

[Jaycee]

That sounds quite interesting mia, would also be good for those ttc too, I've never heard of such a thing!