The Pill Causes Depression? New June 2023 Data

Does the combination birth control pill cause depression? This has been a controversial subject for over 2 decades. While some observational studies have described a possible association, randomized clinical trials have shown little to no connection. On June 12, 2023, a new population-based cohort study from the UK sought to evaluate this possible association. This resulted in some interesting claims! These results, just within 24 hours, have now made their way to major news outlets and social media circles. In this episode, we will summarize the key findings as well as the key limitations to this “hot-off the press" publication.