PPD and birth control pills

[K-Mom3]

I've had PPD twice now, the second time fairly mild. I'm now 6 months post partum, feeling fine as far as depression goes, and I'm considering starting birth control pills. Anyone have experience with this? Is it likely to trigger depression again?

[misfitgirl]

I wanted to bump this up because no one ever answered and i am wondering the same thing as i want to start bc pils again. Thanks.

[RunnerDuck]

Everyone is different. BCPs do trigger depression in some, not in others. Depression is a common enough side effect that I would be on the look out for it and stop the pills ASAP if it seems to be a problem. My experience is BCP-triggered depression will go away pretty quickly when the pills are d/c'ed, but again everyone differs.

If there was a pill you did well on pre-baby, I would try it again - but post-baby you never know. I used to do very well on ortho cyclen (sp). Did OK as a 20something not TTC. Did OK with it after I had my son. Took it one month trying to bring on AF when my girls were about 10 months - made me looney.

Sorry there's no easy answer!