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Can birth control yasmine cause depression?

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Yes: This is one of the possible side effects noted in the FDA literature.

Answered 1/7/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes: Depression is not uncommon while taking birth control.

Answered 12/4/2015

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