JAMA Psychiatry November 2016 PMID 27680324

Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression.

Charlotte Wessel Skovlund, Lina Steinrud Mørch, Lars Vedel Kessing, Øjvind Lidegaard

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The collective reactions reveal a serious interest in the research, citing specific studies like Skovlund et al. (2016) and highlighting notable statistics, such as

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the findings linking hormonal contraception with increased depression risk, emphasizing studies done in Denmark and referencing academic papers.

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There is high curiosity about the research, with many debates and references to scientific studies, showing strong engagement with the topic.

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The discussions show deep engagement, with users referencing specific research details, statistical findings, and debating implications.

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The topic appears to significantly influence opinions, with discussions about long-term mental health effects and calls for awareness and reevaluation of contraceptive use.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the link between hormonal contraception and mental health issues, specifically depression and antidepressant use, in women aged 15-34 in Denmark.
  • Results showed that women using certain hormonal contraceptives, especially combined oral contraceptives and progestogen-only pills, had a higher likelihood of starting antidepressants or being diagnosed with depression compared to non-users.
  • Overall, the findings suggest a potential association between hormonal contraception and increased risk of depression, but the risks varied depending on the type of contraception used.]

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@swkcrena 一部だけどソース貼っておきます。 大人の服用は問題なさそうだけど、思春期開始は注意が必要かもしれないという感じ。 研究途中だし、過度に不安視して重度PMSを放置するのも問題あるので医師へ相談しましょう。 ①https://t.co/b6kvL0GCtK ②https://t.co/ZQJ03U2jIA ③https://t.co/BO2wBEoIND

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Richard Hanania
@RichardHanania · X

Huge Danish study found that women on contraception are 1.2-2.2x more likely to suffer depression. Can't know whether birth control causes depression, or women who need contraception are just more depressed. Either way, uncomfortable results for feminists https://t.co/3oFfqbp4jo https://t.co/pwE6mzwJoN

Sep 28, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 180,681 followers View post →
Razi Ann Berry
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Brown ES, Chandler PA. Mood and cognitive changes during systemic corticosteroid therapy. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry. 2001;3(1):17-21. doi:10.4088/pcc.v03n0105 Skovlund CW, Mørch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard Ø. Association of hormonal contraception with depression. JAMA

Apr 9, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 132,497 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

November 2016 Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression https://t.co/Fx1gJFVZsy

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@hibiscustotriz · X

E o outro lado: Skovlund et al. (2016). "Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression." JAMA Psychiatry. Encontrou um risco 1.7 vezes maior de uso de antidepressivos em usuárias de contraceptivos hormonais, com risco mais alto em adolescentes.

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@aintscarylarry There was a huge - BIG study done in Denmark crossing several years and like 1 million women that yes - BC pills do take a toll on brains. Depression is what they found. Published in JAMA title "Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression"

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@live_de_ko · X

@swkcrena 一部だけどソース貼っておきます。 大人の服用は問題なさそうだけど、思春期開始は注意が必要かもしれないという感じ。 研究途中だし、過度に不安視して重度PMSを放置するのも問題あるので医師へ相談しましょう。 ①https://t.co/b6kvL0GCtK ②https://t.co/ZQJ03U2jIA ③https://t.co/BO2wBEoIND

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Razi Ann Berry
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Brown ES, Chandler PA. Mood and cognitive changes during systemic corticosteroid therapy. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry. 2001;3(1):17-21. doi:10.4088/pcc.v03n0105 Skovlund CW, Mørch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard Ø. Association of hormonal contraception with depression. JAMA

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@Moli_Malone Skovlund CW, Morch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard O. Association of hormonal contraception with depression. JAMA Psychiatry. 2016;73(11):1154-62. así como te pueden mejorar el ánimo te lo pueden empeorar, los casos existen y existe una relación

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@IvanasStairCam @thevivafrei @davidhogg111 I am woman hear me roar... Or spew loads of bullshit. Birth control is linked to a major cause of depression in women. As well as increased stroke risk. It also makes it extremely hard for those who take it for decades to get pregnant later in life. https://t.co/GfElB03ZYV.

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@CapobiaNB · X

Over a million women in this national health registry study like please stop playing in our fucking faces and stop gaslighting your patients https://t.co/85ANEokRet

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Expose big pharma
@Pharmageddon24 · X

@naturwomanhood @freyaindiaa It’s definitely correlated. https://t.co/k960SgaZSF

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Vince
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@RearAdBsBlog Higher risk of depression https://t.co/P6kkSgIs0K

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@mjarbo @elonmusk @CommunityNotes Your pic is cute and all but here’s an actual study of over 1 million women that found a significant increase in depression & anxiety. https://t.co/jCJJCokGgN

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Dr. Mario
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@ScottChapman Yes. There are academic papers that have found this pattern in the data. It’s especially correlated for adolescent girls. https://t.co/8E8r1TfaA2

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Dr. Mario
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@pinkmayfall There’s also lots of data suggesting that birth control increases depression in adolescents. https://t.co/8E8r1TfaA2

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Gram
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@terfbabynothing @WomensSocIre @MetroUK It's not absurd. Multiple studies have found a correlation between hormone contraceptive use and antidepressant use later in life. https://t.co/AofqMOFXDw

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Mood disruption: depression, anxiety. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association of over one million women showed that women who began the pill were more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant. PMID: 27680324 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.2387

Jul 6, 2023 · 10 followers View post →
Someone, Somewhere
@CapobiaNB · X

@dshitpostings Here it is. Its analysis from the national registries in Denmark, not a study. https://t.co/85ANEokRet

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"All forms of hormonal contraception were associated with an increased risk of developing depression, with higher risks associated with the progesterone-only forms, including the IUD." https://t.co/AZH6j6J1VB

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@Anouck526 @PolishHitta @to_discussion @kharpzzz @AP https://t.co/nCUVMiNznq here is a study that says differently. Also another that’s says about higher suicide rates in people using birth control. https://t.co/v1GaKF9JXr

Jan 23, 2021 · 218 followers View post →
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RT @RichardHanania: Huge Danish study found that women on contraception are 1.2-2.2x more likely to suffer depression. Can't know whether b…

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Richard Hanania
@RichardHanania · X

Huge Danish study found that women on contraception are 1.2-2.2x more likely to suffer depression. Can't know whether birth control causes depression, or women who need contraception are just more depressed. Either way, uncomfortable results for feminists https://t.co/3oFfqbp4jo https://t.co/pwE6mzwJoN

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@MariaDeCotis Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression | Adolescent Medicine | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network https://t.co/UrfDsomCzW

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Dr. Poppy Daniels
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@EvolutionistXX They do make some attempts to address some confounders, but it's of course true that it's a cohort study, not randomized control trial. https://t.co/7gdhJCjvRJ https://t.co/Tt3gfzpsKs

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Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression→Estudio de cohortes prospectivo base poblacional [JAMA Psych] http://ow.ly/goFA305diJr

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