How Hormonal Birth Control Affects Depression

Mia Mayzel

doi:10.58445/rars.368

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Abstract

In the 21st century, millions of women have gained access to hormonal birth control (HC) (1). However, with the increased usage of hormonal birth control, women have reported many side effects, including increased depressive episodes (11). Unfortunately, the relationship between HC and depression is inadequately addressed by health care professionals (15). They do not always support the particular HC side effects that may affect women with previous or current psychological illnesses (15). HC influences the progesterone and estrogen cycles which can exacerbate psychological symptoms (3). Furthermore, its usage has been linked to dampened stress response in women (17). Overall, HC is a positive invention, but with growing evidence, it is linked to an increased prevalence of depression (11). In this review article, we will discuss evidence supporting this relationship.

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