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 meUm....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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