Women who take the contraceptive pill are more likely to be treated for depression, according to a large study. The impact of low-dose hormonal contraception on mood and possibly depression has not been fully studied, the authors say. In over a million Danish women, depression was associated with contraceptive pill use. The study does not prove [and does not claim] that the pill plays any role in the development of depression. “Women should not be alarmed by this study as all women react differently to different methods of contraception.

Source: The Guardian September 28, 2016 15:03 UTC