the birth control pill has been found to increase shedding of hsv2 slightly. if you are taking daily suppressive therapy though, it's not an issue.
I was on Depo and I planned on going back on it although my fiance has had a vasectomy I don't really need birth control I use it to manage my endometriosis pain.
I'm a fan of less periods overall myself!!! not quite liking the age I'm currently at for many reasons, one of which is being on the pill is riskier so I stopped it and am back to being at the mercy of my hormones....sigh.
honestly I wouldn't worry much about the birth control choice. the increase in shedding is small.