Depression associated with combined oral contraceptives--a pilot study

Kulkarni J, Liew J, Garland KA

Depression associated with combined oral contraceptives--a pilot study

Kulkarni J et al., 2005

Australian Family Physician, 34(11), 990

Abstract

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)

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Contraception/Comparison > Oral Contraceptives > Side Effects Contraception/Comparison > Oral Contraceptives > Depression and Mood General OB/GYN > Mental Health > Hormonal Influences

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kulkarni, J., Liew, J., & Garland, K. A. (2005). Depression associated with combined oral contraceptives--a pilot study. *Australian family physician*, *34*(11), 990.

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Contraceptives, Oral, Combined

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