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Depression associated with combined oral contraceptives--a pilot study.
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Contraceptive UseHormonal ContraceptiveDepression Rating ScalesOral ContraceptiveReproductive HealthContraceptive DiscontinuationGynecologyMental HealthFamily PlanningContraceptionOral ContraceptivesMood SymptomPublic HealthDepressive SymptomsSexual And Reproductive HealthPsychiatryDepressionHormonal Male ContraceptionCombined Oral ContraceptivesContraceptive UptakeMood DisordersMedicinePsychopathologyWomen's Health
Although there have been numerous studies investigating the relationship between the use of oral contraceptives and depressive symptoms, they have differed widely in both their methods and findings. A particular problem is determining and quantifying depression. The authors onducted a pilot study using well validated depression rating scales. (non-author abstract)