Survey study, 2025
Does hormonal contraception affect PMDD?
Yes, hormonal contraception can affect PMDD, but the effects vary by person and medication. We can't be certain which contraception works best for each woman because more research is needed.
What they did
Researchers reviewed scientific literature from 2011 to 2024 about how hormonal contraception affects women with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PMDD.
What they found
The impact of hormonal contraception on mental health varies across different conditions. The review concludes that personalized contraceptive counselling is essential and further research is needed to understand these complex interactions.
What it means for you
If you have PMDD and are choosing a contraceptive, work with your doctor on your individual needs rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all approach. The main limitation is that this reviews existing studies but doesn't systematically evaluate their quality or combine results.
About the study
- Original title
- Contraceptive options for women with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Authors
- Bumbulienė Ž, Kavaliauskaitė U, Kazlauskaitė J
- Journal
- Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Hormonal contraception
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.36740/wlek/210018
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