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Birth Control and Depression

I have been on Ocella for the past 10 months.  I'm finding that the past few months I am consistently anxious and depressed.  I am concerned that it could be the birth control that I am on.  I would like to know if there are any b.c. pills that limit this side effect.  I also find that my libido is less strong.  All of these symptoms are affecting my relationship.  Any suggestions?
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To minimize depression or moodiness, you can try a birth control pill with less progestin such as:
Ortho Evra®, Ovcon® 35, Ortho Tri-Cyclen®, Othro-Cyclen®, Necon® 1/35, Alesse®, Levlite®, Tri-Levlen or Trivora.
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Everytime I've ever went on the pill I have gotten really really depressed.  Noone in my family can tolerate them.  One of my best friends even told me it made her suicidal and she is one the most normal people I know.
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