Women should watch for signs of depression after beginning to take the Pill but not shun it entirely Press AssociationTaking the contraceptive pill doubles teenage girls’ risk of depression, a study suggests. All women had a higher risk of depression when taking the Pill, with adolescent girls particularly sensitive to hormonal contraception, according to the research involving a million people — the largest study of its kind. Researchers believe that hormonal changes caused by the Pill could be a trigger for depression in the same way that a woman’s mood can be affected by her monthly cycle. Women have been urged to watch out for signs of depression after starting the Pill but not to shun it entirely.

Source: The Times September 28, 2016 23:00 UTC