I seriously struggled with depression/anxiety from 18-24 (now nearly 26), and was DX'd with PCOS about 10 months ago. I first went on BCP at age 18 to regulate my period, and I went off the pill about 6 months ago. Since then I've lost 15 pounds, and my depression/anxiety are way, way better. There still rough days, but not like before.
Does anyone else think there's a connection between BCP, PCOS, and depression/anxiety? I believe that in my case, the BCP that I was prescribed to regulate my period worsened my depression/anxiety. My last gyno said I need to be on BCP to prevent a buildup of endometrial lining, but I absolutely do not want to go back on the pill and risk feeling depressed all the time again. Just wondering if anyone else has been thinking about this. |