{"id":24914,"date":"2024-01-05T10:38:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/birth-control-and-depression\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T06:36:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T10:36:09","slug":"birth-control-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/fr\/blog\/sexual-health\/birth-control-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Control and Depression: Navigating the Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Birth control is a great option to avoid unwanted pregnancies and also take care of one&#8217;s health along with intimacy.\u00a0<br><br>However, these may also have some side effects, out of which Depression is one.\u00a0<br><br>According to a review published by NCBI, nine out of twelve studies indicated that 16 to 56 percent of<br> women using oral contraceptives suffer from Depression.\u00a0<br><br>Such side effects are common in oral and non-oral birth control methods.\u00a0<br><br>To ensure that birth control is used efficiently, one must also understand the underlying risks in an attempt to minimize them.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article presents the correlation between birth control and Depression, assessing the risk and other possible side effects for ensuring well-being and a mindful choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-birth-control-cause-depression\">Can birth control cause Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Birth control and Depression are closely related.<br><br>Out of all the side effects reported for female birth control, mood swings and Depression remain two common issues.<br><br>These side effects are more commonly observed in women who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9842494\/#:~:text=Participants%20with%20a%20history%20of%20psychiatric%20illness%20were%20significantly%20more%20likely%20to%20report%20mood%20changes%20as%20a%20side%20effect%20of%20their%20HC%20(61.2%25)%20compared%20to%20participants%20with%20no%20history%20of%20psychiatric%20illness%20(29.5%25).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avoir<\/a> a history of psychiatric illness like Depression or if such issues run down in the family.\u00a0<br><br>Several women give up on birth control, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3696218\/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20side%20effects%20that%20commonly%20causes%20discontinuation%20is%20mood%20changes%20and%20depression.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stating<\/a> Depression and negative influence on mood as the contributory reasons.\u00a0<br><br>The possible reason behind this side effect is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9218393\/#:~:text=There%20is%20evidence%20to%20suggest%20that%20both%20oestrogen%20and%20progesterone%20influence%20brain%20function%2C%20which%20may%20be%20responsible%20for%20the%20negative%20mood%20changes%20and%20depression%20commonly%20reported%20in%20women%20taking%20oral%20contraceptive%20pills.17%2D19&#039;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">presence<\/a> of hormones Progesterone and Estrogen in birth control.\u00a0<br><br>They affect brain function, which may have a negative impact on mood and may turn into Depression for some women using them.\u00a0<br><br>This side effect is not only observed with pills but also with non-oral contraceptives <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36426589\/#:~:text=many%20studies%20report%20psychiatric%20symptoms%20associated%20with%20LNG%2DIUDs%2C%20predominantly%20depression.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comme<\/a> Intrauterine Devices (IUDs).\u00a0<br><br>Currently, all forms of hormonal contraceptives have a risk of developing Depression.\u00a0<br><br>However, Progesterone-only birth control has a fairly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/can-hormonal-birth-control-trigger-depression-201610172517#:~:text=All%20forms%20of%20hormonal%20contraception%20were%20associated%20with%20an%20increased%20risk%20of%20developing%20depression%2C%20with%20higher%20risks%20associated%20with%20the%20progesterone%2Donly%20forms%2C%20including%20the%20IUD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plus haut<\/a> chance of causing Depression than Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Fait:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Birth control pills are 99 percent effective when taken on time daily. However, missing the pill or not taking it on time can reduce the efficiency to 93 percent.\u00a0 <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-birth-control-help-with-depression\">Can birth control help with Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/birth-incontent-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Femme tenant des pilules contraceptives\" class=\"wp-image-13484\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Femme tenant des pilules contraceptives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The relationship between birth control and Depression is not always negative.\u00a0<br><br>For people who do not experience side effects of birth control, a few of them also use it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/blog\/can-birth-control-cause-depression#:~:text=It%E2%80%99s%20important%20to,their%20mental%20health.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overcome<\/a> mood swings and Depression.\u00a0<br><br>It can be used for treatment of such symptoms in people with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).\u00a0<br><br>Birth control can help people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siumed.edu\/pr\/highlights\/many-birth-control-can-improve-quality-life.html#:~:text=use%20oral%20contraceptives%20to%20not%20only%20prevent%20pregnancy%2C%20but%20to%20help%20patients%20control%20periods%2C%20decrease%20cramping%20and%20discomfort%2C%20and%20decrease%20mood%20swings.%20%E2%80%9CMost%20women%20who%20are%20on%20them%20enjoy%20a%20better%20quality%20of%20life%20with%20better%20controlled%20menstrual%20cycles%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve<\/a> their quality of life by uplifting their mood and lessening the discomfort that comes with a disrupted menstrual cycle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Yasmin-birth-control-pills.webp\" alt=\" classe=\"wp-image-17720\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\" id=\"looking-for-a-reliable-and-convenient-solution-for-confident-family-planning\">Looking for a reliable and convenient solution for confident family planning?<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Get the best oral contraceptives from <a href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/fr\/\">WowRx<\/a> now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-faf8176f gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/fr\/product\/yasmin-3mg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yasmin<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b562d6c3 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/fr\/product\/femilon-0-02-0-15mg\/\">Femilon<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depression-after-stopping-birth-control\">Depression after stopping birth control<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Birth control can cause Depression after discontinuation of its use.\u00a0<br><br>Birth control <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/blog\/can-birth-control-cause-depression#:~:text=Hormonal%20birth%20control%20methods,emotions%2C%20including%20occasional%20sadness.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affecte<\/a> hormonal balance in females. So getting off birth control also leads to mood changes.\u00a0<br><br>Depression, anxiety, and other physiological issues are more <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ochsner.org\/articles\/what-to-expect-when-stopping-birth-control#:~:text=Emotionally%2C%20you%20may%20experience%20some%20changes%20after%20stopping%20birth%20control.%20If%20you%20experienced%20mood%20swings%2C%20irritability%2C%20anxiety%20or%20depression%20during%20or%20just%20before%20your%20cycle%20before%20starting%20birth%20control%2C%20these%20symptoms%20will%20often%20return%20after%20stopping%20birth%20control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">likely<\/a> after stopping birth control if they were observed before starting birth control treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Avertissement:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">The use of oral contraceptives is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. These include stroke and Venous Thromboembolism (clot in the veins). It is advised to discuss with a medical expert before starting birth control pills to avoid related risks.\u00a0 <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-side-effects-of-birth-control\">Other side effects of birth control<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Periods-occur-more-than-35-days-apart-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Periods occur more than 35 days apart\" class=\"wp-image-13251\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Menstrual pads on calendar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depression is not the only experienced side effect of birth control. Several other signs can appear alone or alongside others and must be monitored.\u00a0<br><br>Some of them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Irregularity of periods<\/strong>: Progesterone and Estrogen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sutterhealth.org\/ask-an-expert\/answers\/the-pill-irregular-periods#:~:text=Birth%20control%20pills,to%20skipped%20periods.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">present<\/a> in birth control stop the release of eggs from ovaries. It also thins the uterine lining, leaving nothing to shed, which results in missed periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bleeding and spotting: <\/strong>Spotting itself is a common side effect of birth control. Taking active pills may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/experts-and-stories\/the-latest\/what-you-should-know-about-breakthrough-bleeding-with-birth-control#:~:text=Breakthrough%20bleeding%20happens%20more%20often%20with%20low%2Ddose%20and%20ultra%2Dlow%2Ddose%20birth%20control%20pills%2C%20the%20implant%2C%20and%20hormonal%20IUDs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">r\u00e9sultat<\/a> in breakthrough bleeding. It is more prevalent after continuous use of pills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight gain: <\/strong>Weight fluctuation is yet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/healthu\/2023\/10\/02\/which-birth-control-causes-weight-gain#:~:text=While%20weight%20gain,can%20increase%20appetite.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">un autre<\/a> prominent side effect of birth control. It happens because birth control puts a hefty strain on the body. Fluid retention and increased appetite caused by birth control pills can cause weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other mild side effects: <\/strong>Some women also <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/3977-birth-control-the-pill#:~:text=You%20may%20experience,tenderness%20or%20swelling.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experience<\/a> bloating, headache, nausea, and breast tenderness due to birth control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These side effects are not observed by all women and mostly go away <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/birth-control\/birth-control-pill\/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-the-pill#:~:text=birth%20control%20pills%20can%20have%20side%20effects.%20But%20most%20usually%20go%20away%20after%202%20or%203%20months.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">within<\/a> two to three months.\u00a0<br><br>Consulting a doctor is best suited in case of any side effects to avoid complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Birth control and Depression are correlated.\u00a0<br><br>Depression is one of the most common side effects of birth control. It makes certain women stop the use of this contraceptive method.\u00a0<br><br>Not only this, Depression and mood swings are common after discontinuing the use of birth control. These are more likely in women who had these issues before starting birth control.\u00a0<br><br>However, birth control can have a positive effect on women suffering from Depression.\u00a0<br><br>Those having PMDD and PMS can fight Depression and mood swings with the use of birth control.\u00a0<br><br>With proper guidance from a medical expert and self-awareness, birth control can be an efficient way to avoid pregnancy and improve quality of life without compromising safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WowRx\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a> Nous utilisons uniquement des sources de haute qualit\u00e9 pour la r\u00e9daction de nos articles. 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