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Identifying psychiatric comorbidities that occur following the introduction of hormonal contraception: a scoping review

  • By

  • Amélie Poirier

  • Juliette Fortier

  • Marie-France Marin

  • Marie Désilets

  • Alexandre Hudon

  • June 1, 2026

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    Hormonal contraceptives are commonly used by women, but their impact on mental health, particularly mood disorders, is not well understood.

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    A scoping review identified 46 studies examining the association between hormonal contraception and psychiatric outcomes.

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    Pooled analyses revealed a small but significant link between progestin-only contraceptives and increased depressive symptoms.

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    Cohort studies indicated varying estimates of suicidality risk among hormonal contraceptive users, with imprecise pooled estimates.

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    The review highlights the need for mental health screening in contraceptive counseling and further research on psychiatric effects.

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Identifying psychiatric comorbidities that occur following the introduction of hormonal contraception: a scoping review

  • by Amélie Poirier, Juliette Fortier, Marie-France Marin, Marie Désilets, Alexandre Hudon

  • June 1, 2026

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