Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls
Does Progestin Birth Control Cause Depression?
6 minutes Posted Dec 12, 2018 at 10:01 pm.
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Progestin only contraceptive options include the subdermal implant, Injection, IUS, and pills. Progestin based LARCs provide HIGHLY effective contraception. A common perception in the public community is that these options may result in depression! Do they? Let’s take a look at a systematic review from 2018 on the subject.