ESC expert statement on the effects on mood of the natural cycle and progestin-only contraceptives. (4th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merki-Feld, G. S.; Apter, D.; Bartfai, G.; Grandi, G.; Haldre, K.; Lech, M.; Lertxundi, R.; Lete, I.; Lobo Abascal, P.; Raine, S.; Roumen, F.; Serfaty, D.; Shulman, L. P.; Skouby, S.; Bitzer, J.
• Is Part Of: European journal of contraception & reproductive health care. Volume 22:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 247
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2017-07-04
• Subjects: Depression -- hormone-releasing intrauterine systems -- mood variations in the natural cycle -- progestin-only contraception; Contraception -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Periodicals; Contraception -- Periodicals; Reproductive Medicine -- Periodicals; 613.9
• DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2017.1353075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1362-5187

Abstract

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.