Abstract
Hormonal fluctuations during the natural cycle, as well as progestins used for hormonal contraception, can exert effects on mood especially in vulnerable women. Negative effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraception on mood are rare.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-249 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 4 2017 |
Keywords
- Depression
- hormone-releasing intrauterine systems
- mood variations in the natural cycle
- progestin-only contraception
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine