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Re: Birth Control Pill, Depression and St. John's Wort

Posted by sl on May 28, 2001, at 16:19:16

In reply to Birth Control Pill, Depression and St. John's Wort, posted by Cindylou on May 28, 2001, at 13:03:25

> Hi,
> I have a few questions regarding the birth control pill...
> 1. Can it CAUSE depression?

YES. Make sure the dr who gives you the pill KNOWS...you may need to try a couple before you find a blend that doesn't cause a problem.

> 2. Can it HELP depression?

Umm...I'd guess yes, but I haven't HEARD that. I just think that if it can cause it, it shoud be able to help it, but it might be an obscure brand.

> 3. Can it interfere with the effects of St. John's Wort?

Nope. I realy doubt it.

> 4. Can it interfere with effects of Manerix (an MAOI)?

Not a clue. If you have a good pharmacist, I suggest you ask them. They know a LOT about that stuff.

> Quick background on me if you need it ...
> I have a long history of moderate depression< snip >
St John's Wort -- I know it's only for mild
depression, but my nutritionist is encouraging me

Um....better to be on that than NOTHING if you have a history of "severe" depression.

> I'm considering going on the Birth Control Pill, more for help with PMS than for birth control.

You can also try Evening Primrose Oil.
http://www.hcrc.org/faqs/eveprim.html

..or soy stuff. Soy has "isoflavones" that're good for "female problems". (that's in quotes cuz I dunno what either of those are supposed to mean, I just heard those)
http://www.virtuesofsoy.bigstep.com/generic.html?pid=0

> Any information on all of this "stuff" would be greatly appreciated!!

There ya go!

Good luck! :)

sl


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