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Can birth control help with depression? i do not want to take antidepressants
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If hormone related: Hormone imbalances can contribute to depression and anxiety. If your symptoms are caused by imbalances of estrogen, testosterone or progesterone, birth control pills might help. Hopefully, your thyroid hormones will be checked also.
Answered 6/23/2015
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