Link Found Between Hormonal Birth Control and Postpartum Depression Variance.

A new study suggests that women who experienced depressive episodes after starting hormonal birth control are at higher risk of developing postpartum depression compared to those who suffered depression unrelated to hormonal birth control. This finding suggests some women may be more susceptible to hormonal changes linked to both birth control and pregnancy. The study involved health data from nearly 200,000 first-time mothers, but the researchers note the findings may not apply to milder cases of depression. This knowledge could aid healthcare professionals in identifying women at risk of postpartum depression.