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What Causes Depression While Using Rigeviron?

Hi, I ve a query regarding about being changed from microgynon to rigeviron. I ve been on microgynon for over 15 yrs with no issue but have now been on rigeviron for just over 4 months and noticed that the depression that i suffer with has gotten quite severe. Is there any chance that this has occurred due to the change in prescription? I l d rather not go back to anti depressants if this is the case. Regards Kelly Williams
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Changes in hormonal levels often trigger depression. The amount of hormones is different when you change birth control pills. Pregnancy from the 1 to 5% failure rate of the pill can also trigger depression. Hormonal changes inducing depression is the MOST successfully treated form of depression and any of the anti-depressants are at least 90% likely to fix it in a month. Life circumstance induced depression (unplanned pregnancy) is not nearly as effectively treated by anti-depressants.
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What Causes Depression While Using Rigeviron?

Changes in hormonal levels often trigger depression. The amount of hormones is different when you change birth control pills. Pregnancy from the 1 to 5% failure rate of the pill can also trigger depression. Hormonal changes inducing depression is the MOST successfully treated form of depression and any of the anti-depressants are at least 90% likely to fix it in a month. Life circumstance induced depression (unplanned pregnancy) is not nearly as effectively treated by anti-depressants.