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Suggest Methods Of Contraception
Hey, I needed contraception and have tried about 4 different pills throughout the course of my relationship (currently a year and a half) all with negative side affects. I had to cease taking them for my own well being and when seeking a new method of contraception despite wanting to avoid hormones my doctor convinced me to try Implanon. I had it in for 3 weeks before my mood deteriorated to the point where I no longer wanted to live. I had it out a week a go and still feel incredibly emotionally unstable. I was just wondering how long will it be until my mood returns to normal?
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Hormonal birth control methods like the pill and the Implanon get out of your system very quickly, usually within days of discontinuing them. So I am a bit concerned that your mood symptoms may be due to depression or another mood disorder and not be a side effect of your contraceptive. There are many factors involved in mood problems that have nothing to do with your hormones. You should consult with your primary physician as your emotional problems may need medical treatment if you feel so bad that you do not feel like you want to live.
The IUC, or intrauterine contraceptive, also called the IUD is a non-hormonal method of birth control that can be placed in your doctor's office that is actually the most widely used birth control method in the world. IUD's are widely available and safe, and I suggest if you desire future contraception that could be a method that you can consider.
However, I really believe that your mental health symptoms may be due to other factors and if you continue to feel emotionally labile or depressed you really should see your general physician or a mental health provider.
I hope this information was helpful and that you feel better soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Hormonal birth control methods like the pill and the Implanon get out of your system very quickly, usually within days of discontinuing them. So I am a bit concerned that your mood symptoms may be due to depression or another mood disorder and not be a side effect of your contraceptive. There are many factors involved in mood problems that have nothing to do with your hormones. You should consult with your primary physician as your emotional problems may need medical treatment if you feel so bad that you do not feel like you want to live.
The IUC, or intrauterine contraceptive, also called the IUD is a non-hormonal method of birth control that can be placed in your doctor's office that is actually the most widely used birth control method in the world. IUD's are widely available and safe, and I suggest if you desire future contraception that could be a method that you can consider.
However, I really believe that your mental health symptoms may be due to other factors and if you continue to feel emotionally labile or depressed you really should see your general physician or a mental health provider.
I hope this information was helpful and that you feel better soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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