Psychological side effects of hormonal contraception: a disconnect between patients and providers.

Background: Existing literature about the psychological side effects of hormonal contraception (HC) is limited. The goal of this study is to better characterize patients' subjective experiences with HC, its side effects, and contraception counseling.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional, survey-based study using a convenience sample of patients who had used HC at some point in their lives.