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The biggest misconception is that birth control leads to depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Birth control pills does not cause depression in women: study

Depression is a concern for a lot of women when they're starting hormonal contraception.

27 Feb 2018 2:10 PM IST

Women who want the convenience of long-lasting contraception can choose among various devices, from a weekly patch to a monthly vaginal ring to an IUD that lasts for years. (Photo: AP)

Scientists experiment with once-a-month birth control pills

Once-a-month birth control pill? Experiment works in animals.

5 Dec 2019 3:03 PM IST

Structural effects of sex hormones, including oral contraceptive pills, on the human hypothalamus, have never been reported. (Photo: ANI)

Women taking birth control pills have smaller hypothalamus

Key brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study.

5 Dec 2019 11:05 AM IST

Birth control pills are usually avoided if possible as they are believed to cause weigh gain, and more scarily, infertility. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Know the health benefits of birth control pills

Other than preventing unwanted pregnancies, birth control pills have these benefits too.

9 July 2019 4:42 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Researchers show how exactly contraceptives affect mental health in...

Effects of hormone shifts on mood and behaviour may vary with some women being very sensitive to small shifts in...

17 May 2018 5:52 PM IST

Women in their 40s may want to consider non-hormonal IUDs, getting their tubes tied or talking with their partners about vasectomy. (Photo: AP)

Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives

Researchers found a similar breast cancer risk with the progestin-only intrauterine device.

7 Dec 2017 12:21 PM IST