Therese Johansson

Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study from Uppsala University. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 percent during the first two years of use. From a global perspective, depression is

Previous research has linked oral contraceptive use to depression. This study corroborated that link, especially in teens.

A large study of more than 264,000 women examined the link between birth control and depression.

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, a new study has found. However, even then, a person's overall risk of these conditions is still low.

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds.

A study from Sweden found teens who use the combined contraceptive pill have a 130% higher rate of depression later in life compared to non-users; for adults who began use later in life, the rate is 92% higher.