I've been using Depo-Provera as a contraceptive method since March 7, 2007; therefore, I've had two injections, and I'm about to have a third next month.
However, I've been experiencing constant spotting, and some bleeding, since right before my second injection on May 30th. Even worse, I've been experiencing depression and nervousness as well, which both started to occur right around when I started to spot and bleed.
I have bipolar II disorder, for which I take Tegretol (a mood stabilizer), so Depo-Provera is one of the best birth-control methods for me because it doesn't interact with Tegretol (the Pill, et al, do). But it's seeming to cause a depressive episode, and I don't want to risk my mental health at all.
I'm not sure what I should do. Should I keep getting injections and have my Tegretol increased, or should I stop getting injections and find another non-hormonal method? *My boyfriend and I have been monogamous for 10+ months, so condoms are out of the question.*
2007-07-27
05:20:08
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