Birth control linked to depression?

Question

I recently read this article from the Washington Post that talks about studies suggesting that women on birth control pills have a higher risk of suffering from depression.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/10/05/its-not-in-your-head-striking-new-study-links-birth-control-to-depression/

After being on the pill for 10+ years, I recently got off the pill to see if I can treat my mild PCOS naturally through healthy eating, loose weight more easily, increase my libido, and see if my depression is simply situational. What are your experiences with depression and birth control? Do you agree with the artcle? I know we all experience the blues/stress, so how do you know if your depression is serious? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences with bc!

Answer

Hate birth control.  I have tried about 4 different brands and nope, always super depressed. Very very sad. The minute I'm off b.c I feel so much better.

Answer

I just got diagnosed with PCOS a couple months ago and my doctor put me on the pill. I've had some good results so far, even though I barely started, but this is a huge worry for me. I've been suffering for depression for some time anyway and I've been feeling pretty down lately but I'm still trying because it might just be that my situation is bad 😔 but in a couple months I've told myself if I keep having these thoughts I'll go talk to him about it.

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I stayed very depressed on bc. I tried several different kinds. I got off it completely because of it.

Birth control linked to depression?

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