A study has recently come out validating what many people have known for years, yet, despite the seriousness of it, has often been dismissed or brushed off.
Results showed that women on hormonal birth control are 23 to 34% more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those not taking birth control.
The pill was an amazing invention that changed society, took away the burden of biology from women, and furthered the feminist cause. Our society probably wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for the pill, and I am grateful for that.
But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. There are some undeniable negative aspects of the pill and the industry surrounding it. So, what do I really think of the pill? How do I balance the good with the bad?