Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Suicide and Suicide Attempts
Hormonal contraception works by continually releasing artificial hormones into the body, either in pill form, injection, or via an intrauterine device (IUD). areeya_ann/shutterstock
More than 100 million women worldwide use hormonal contraception, and not just to avoid pregnancy. Many have other reasons for using hormonal contraceptives, such as alleviating menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, premenstrual syndrome or acne.
