Hormonal contraception, depression and Academic Performance among females attending college in the United States

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Gregory Sean T, Hall K, Quast T, Gatto A, Bleck J, Storch EA, and DeBate R.

Psychiatry Research; 270:111–116.

September 29, 2018

“HC (Hormonal Contraception) use significantly increased the odds of ever being diagnosed with depression in all age groups. Women and their providers should balance the risks and benefits of initiating HC. Specifically, younger women, and be advised of the risks that HC presents in terms of a potential association with depression. Efforts to develop standardized protocols for discussing the risk-benefits for HC therapy should be pursued.”

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