The study, conducted by researchers in Denmark, found that the use of hormonal birth control was positively linked with future diagnosis of depression, especially for adolescents. Researchers found that women who used the pill had a 40 percent increased risk of depression after six months of use compared to women who were not using hormonal birth control methods. Having a safe, effective, and reliable form of birth control is something that is important to so many women, but so is preventing depression, right? We wanted to find out more about how real women have experienced the relationship between the pill and their mental health, so we asked nine women to share their experiences. Image via Akkaradet Bangchun/Shutterstock My anxiety and mild depression were fueled similarly by each kind of hormonal birth control. I finally gave up and haven’t been on any since. I’m terrified to try again." — Rylie V., Costa Mesa, California On the other hand, my therapist thinks hormonal BC might be making my low-grade depression worse. Hormones are so freaking powerful! This new study really makes me wonder what I should be doing. Time for another ob-gyn visit, I guess." — Marley D., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: Birth Control Pills Save Women’s Lives, Says Major New Study I stopped taking the pill about two years ago when we were ready to have a baby. I feel like my depression hasn’t been as noticable but I don’t know if that is because I’m not on BC or if being in the new phase of life is the reason, you know? I’m planning to go back on the pill once I wean our baby, so I’ll have to track my moods and see how that goes." — Laura N., Casa Grande, Arizona It’s totally related to my cycle. Reverse PMDD [premenstrual dysphoric disorder]. So my midwife said ‘Hey, let’s try and see if your hormones might regulate with hormonal birth control’ while I’m waiting waiting waiting for my psych consult. So I’m 2.5 weeks into that and I feel awful; even worse, I can’t get out of bed and I just want to crawl out of my body. I feel crazy. I am stopping the pills ASAP." — Rachel J., Albert Lea, Minnesota More from CafeMom: How Much Do You Know About Birth Control Pills? (TRIVIA) It sucks that all the easy methods are hard on me. Now I’m on condoms until my husband gets snipped." — Melanie W., Saint Paul, Minnesota After four kids, I’m willing to deal with a little depression to avoid another pregnancy. I’m not even joking a little here. I have four kids under the age of 10!" — Name withheld by request
title: " The Pill Messed Me Up 10 Women Get Real About Their Bodies On Hormonal Birth Control" ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-08” author: “Dale Bender”
The study, conducted by researchers in Denmark, found that the use of hormonal birth control was positively linked with future diagnosis of depression, especially for adolescents. Researchers found that women who used the pill had a 40 percent increased risk of depression after six months of use compared to women who were not using hormonal birth control methods. Having a safe, effective, and reliable form of birth control is something that is important to so many women, but so is preventing depression, right? We wanted to find out more about how real women have experienced the relationship between the pill and their mental health, so we asked nine women to share their experiences. Image via Akkaradet Bangchun/Shutterstock My anxiety and mild depression were fueled similarly by each kind of hormonal birth control. I finally gave up and haven’t been on any since. I’m terrified to try again." — Rylie V., Costa Mesa, California On the other hand, my therapist thinks hormonal BC might be making my low-grade depression worse. Hormones are so freaking powerful! This new study really makes me wonder what I should be doing. Time for another ob-gyn visit, I guess." — Marley D., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: Birth Control Pills Save Women’s Lives, Says Major New Study I stopped taking the pill about two years ago when we were ready to have a baby. I feel like my depression hasn’t been as noticable but I don’t know if that is because I’m not on BC or if being in the new phase of life is the reason, you know? I’m planning to go back on the pill once I wean our baby, so I’ll have to track my moods and see how that goes." — Laura N., Casa Grande, Arizona It’s totally related to my cycle. Reverse PMDD [premenstrual dysphoric disorder]. So my midwife said ‘Hey, let’s try and see if your hormones might regulate with hormonal birth control’ while I’m waiting waiting waiting for my psych consult. So I’m 2.5 weeks into that and I feel awful; even worse, I can’t get out of bed and I just want to crawl out of my body. I feel crazy. I am stopping the pills ASAP." — Rachel J., Albert Lea, Minnesota More from CafeMom: How Much Do You Know About Birth Control Pills? (TRIVIA) It sucks that all the easy methods are hard on me. Now I’m on condoms until my husband gets snipped." — Melanie W., Saint Paul, Minnesota After four kids, I’m willing to deal with a little depression to avoid another pregnancy. I’m not even joking a little here. I have four kids under the age of 10!" — Name withheld by request
title: " The Pill Messed Me Up 10 Women Get Real About Their Bodies On Hormonal Birth Control" ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-26” author: “Jordan Barry”
The study, conducted by researchers in Denmark, found that the use of hormonal birth control was positively linked with future diagnosis of depression, especially for adolescents. Researchers found that women who used the pill had a 40 percent increased risk of depression after six months of use compared to women who were not using hormonal birth control methods. Having a safe, effective, and reliable form of birth control is something that is important to so many women, but so is preventing depression, right? We wanted to find out more about how real women have experienced the relationship between the pill and their mental health, so we asked nine women to share their experiences. Image via Akkaradet Bangchun/Shutterstock My anxiety and mild depression were fueled similarly by each kind of hormonal birth control. I finally gave up and haven’t been on any since. I’m terrified to try again." — Rylie V., Costa Mesa, California On the other hand, my therapist thinks hormonal BC might be making my low-grade depression worse. Hormones are so freaking powerful! This new study really makes me wonder what I should be doing. Time for another ob-gyn visit, I guess." — Marley D., Saint Paul, Minnesota More from CafeMom: Birth Control Pills Save Women’s Lives, Says Major New Study I stopped taking the pill about two years ago when we were ready to have a baby. I feel like my depression hasn’t been as noticable but I don’t know if that is because I’m not on BC or if being in the new phase of life is the reason, you know? I’m planning to go back on the pill once I wean our baby, so I’ll have to track my moods and see how that goes." — Laura N., Casa Grande, Arizona It’s totally related to my cycle. Reverse PMDD [premenstrual dysphoric disorder]. So my midwife said ‘Hey, let’s try and see if your hormones might regulate with hormonal birth control’ while I’m waiting waiting waiting for my psych consult. So I’m 2.5 weeks into that and I feel awful; even worse, I can’t get out of bed and I just want to crawl out of my body. I feel crazy. I am stopping the pills ASAP." — Rachel J., Albert Lea, Minnesota More from CafeMom: How Much Do You Know About Birth Control Pills? (TRIVIA) It sucks that all the easy methods are hard on me. Now I’m on condoms until my husband gets snipped." — Melanie W., Saint Paul, Minnesota After four kids, I’m willing to deal with a little depression to avoid another pregnancy. I’m not even joking a little here. I have four kids under the age of 10!" — Name withheld by request
