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Julia Lurie, a senior reporter for Mother Jones, discusses her personal experience with an IUD and its impact on her mental health after removal. She investigates how hormonal birth control may affect mood by consulting scientists and doctors who reveal substantial evidence linking these contraceptives to higher rates of depression, suicidality, anxiety, and insomnia. The article explores the challenge of addressing such side effects without fueling anti-birth control rhetoric.
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Mother Jones senior reporter Julia Lurie removed her IUD and noticed an improvement in her mood and overall calmness. This prompted her to investigate whether hormonal birth control can lead to depression and other mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia. Speaking with scientists, doctors, and public health experts, she found that research has long indicated a higher likelihood of such side effects among users of hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard, an OB-GYN and contraceptive researcher, stated that for some women, these mood changes can occur very quickly after starting hormonal birth control. The article highlights the need to discuss these potential side effects openly without fueling anti-birth control sentiments in a politically charged environment.
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After Mother Jones senior reporter Julia Lurie had her IUD removed, she was surprised to find that she felt happier and calmer than she had in years.
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Her experience made her wonder: What does the science say about how hormonal birth control affects mood?
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And in a moment when contraceptives are so politicized and misinformation is rampant, is it possible to talk about the side effects of birth control without giving ammunition to those who want to get rid of it altogether?
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In talking with scientists, doctors, and public health experts, Lurie learns that for years, research has found that people on hormonal contraceptives are much more likely to experience depression, suicidality, anxiety, insomnia, and other effects rarely discussed by the doctors who prescribe them.
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“For some women, it can be an almost overnight change,” says OB-GYN and contraceptive researcher Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard.
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This week on Reveal, we explore the gaps in women’s reproductive health, from contraceptives to menopause.
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