Hormonal Contraceptives Protective Against Suicide? - Medscape

Taking combined hormonal contraceptives may protect against suicide attempt, dispelling fears from previous studies that taking the pill may increase the risk for suicidality.

Contrary to previous analyses, women without a history of psychiatric illness who take combined hormonal contraceptives do not have an increased risk for attempted suicide but may have a reduced risk… [+8640 chars]

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