Clarifying Methods and Results in Studies of the Association Between Hormonal Contraception and Mental Health Issues: Response to Berlin et al.

Am J Psychiatry

From the Department of Gynecology, Rigshospitalet, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen.

Published: July 2018

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