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New Progestin-Only Contraceptive Approved by the FDA

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 [...]

By |2019-06-03T08:42:14-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Contraception, General, Hormone Therapy|Comments Off on New Progestin-Only Contraceptive Approved by the FDA
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Hormonal Contraception Linked to a (Small) Increase in Risk for Depression

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 [...]

By |2020-11-26T08:32:27-04:00October 4th, 2016|Depressive Disorders, General|Comments Off on Hormonal Contraception Linked to a (Small) Increase in Risk for Depression
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