Depression after stopping birth control

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Registered: 01-28-2010
Depression after stopping birth control
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Thu, 01-28-2010 - 7:24pm
I went off birth control pills at the beginning of the year, after being on them for 15 years.  While my period was right on time and fairly normal, I feel much more depressed!  I don't know if it's just the PMS symptoms worsening or depression.  I also have a very flat affect and have a cloudy mind.  Any thoughts?  Suggestions?  Thank you.
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Registered: 08-06-2009
Fri, 01-29-2010 - 12:10pm

mlw - I also took bc pills long ago but I didn't notice any particular changes in mood when I went off them and had a tubal ligation when I was in my thirties.

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Registered: 11-30-2009
Sat, 01-30-2010 - 1:17pm

Welcome to the board!

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Registered: 01-28-2010
Sat, 01-30-2010 - 1:50pm

Thanks for your reply.