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You Asked: Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Mood Swings or Depression?

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 [...]

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Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Mood Changes?

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.

By |2015-08-11T12:44:52-04:00May 1st, 2008|Contraception, Depressive Disorders, General|Comments Off on Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Mood Changes?
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