Is Postpartum Depression More Common in Women with Sensitivity to Hormonal Contraceptive?
A history of hormonal contraception-associated depression may be associated with a higher risk for postpartum depression.
A history of hormonal contraception-associated depression may be associated with a higher risk for postpartum depression.
Postpartum women taking a drospirenone-only contraceptive pill experienced a decrease in depressive symptoms.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new progestin-only oral contraceptive called Slynd. This preparation contains the novel progestin drospirenone which is one component of the oral contraceptives (OCs) YaZ and Yasmin. (These contraceptives [...]
We commonly receive questions regarding the potential effects of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) on mood and risk for depression. Despite the prevalence of OC usage, few studies have explored the association between hormonal contraceptive [...]
Because estrogen-containing contraceptives may affect lactation and may increase the risk of thrombosis, progestin-only contraceptives are used in women who are breastfeeding. Depo-Provera (DMPA), which contains medroxyprogesterone, is frequently used during the immediate postpartum period [...]
We get many questions about the interaction between lamotrigine (Lamictal) and oral contraceptives (OCs). While many readers raise concerns that lamotrigine may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, the primary interaction is actually in [...]
Many women have concerns about the side effects of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Potential side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and weight gain. In addition, some women may experience depression or mood swings, side [...]
Is the use of hormonal contraception safe for women older than 35 years?
Many women have concerns about the side effects of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Potential side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and weight gain. In addition, some women may experience depression or mood swings, side effects that may influence a woman’s decision to start taking a birth control pill, particularly if she has a history of depression.