Birth control pills do not cause depression in women: study.

 
There is no evidence to show that hormonal contraceptive pills can cause depression in women, scientists say that these contraception can harm the mental health.Women face many options during birth control, so the potential side effects often cause factors in their decisions.
"Brett senior from Ohio State University in America said," Depression is a matter of concern for many women when they are starting hormonal contraceptives, especially when they use specific types of progesterone. "
"Based on our conclusions, this should not worry about most of the consequences, and they should know that they are making a safe choice," Virili said.
Researchers reviewed thousands of studies on the mental health effects of contraceptives. It included data related to various contraceptive methods including injections, implants and pills.
They also reviewed the study of the effects of hormonal birth control on post-natal women, adolescents and women with the history of depression.
They concluded that there is not enough evidence to prove a link between birth control and depression.
"Teenagers and pregnant mothers are sometimes at risk of depression, not necessarily the ones they are taking, but because they are at risk of starting with them," said Varyli.

The patient's concerns are valid, and women should openly and honestly discuss their options with their doctor about what options they work for, he said.

"We live in media-loving age where there are serious side effects of one or a few people, suddenly, which boosts every single person," he said.

"The biggest misconception is that birth control leads to depression. This is not the only case for most patients," he said.