A 31-year-old woman asks about the combined oral contraceptive and mood. She has read that the pill causes depression. What does the current evidence ...

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A 31-year-old woman asks about the combined oral contraceptive and mood. She has read that the pill causes depression. What does the current evidence suggest?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between CHC and mood is complex. Some women report mood changes (positive or negative). Large studies show a possible small association between CHC and depression diagnoses, but the absolute risk is small and many women have stable or improved mood on CHC

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CHC definitely causes clinical depression

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CHC always improves mood

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Only the POP affects mood

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Mood changes are not a recognised side effect of any hormonal contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC and Mood Complex Small Association

A 31-year-old woman asks about the combined oral contraceptive and mood. She has read that the pill causes depression. What does the current evidence suggest?