Endometriosis and risk of depression among oral contraceptive users: a pooled analysis of cohort studies from 13 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Does endometriosis affect the mental health of women using oral contraceptives?

Summary answer

Among oral contraceptive users, women with endometriosis have a higher risk of depression compared to those without endometriosis, although the absolute risk increase is small.

What is known already

Previous studies have suggested a potential link between endometriosis and mental health issues, but the impact of endometriosis on depression among oral contraceptive users remains unclear.

Study design, size, duration

A secondary pooled cohort study utilizing data from two longitudinal patient-centric studies (INAS-VIPOS and PRO-E2) was conducted across 11 European countries, Colombia and Australia. The study included 93 541 women newly prescribed oral con

SUBMITTER: De Corte P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature