The knowledge of important biopsychosocial factors linking women's reproductive health
and mental health is increasing. This review focuses on psychological aspects of …

Background Prevalence rates of postpartum depression (PPD) are 10 to 20% among
various populations. Little is known about the characteristics of PPD among populations …

Background: Intimate partner violence and differential power dynamics are associated with
contraceptive behaviors. This study examines the role of reproductive coercion (RC) by an …

Objective We investigated whether more psychological distress before an abortion is
associated with the effectiveness of contraception selected (low, moderate, or high …

Objective To investigate whether mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD) are
associated with having a prescription contraceptive method among women veterans. Study …

Objective We examine the association between depressive symptoms and contraceptive
method choice among adolescents initiating prescription contraception. Study design This …

Objectives The relationship between the use of contraception and of psychiatric medications
is understudied. We examined whether the current and past use of psychotropic medications …

Objective Among women initiating new prescription contraception, we investigated the
relationship between recent depression and a range of contraceptive behaviors. Study …

Objectives Depression is common during pregnancy and the year following childbirth (the
perinatal period). This study assessed the association of depressive symptoms and …

Objective We examined whether preabortion depressive symptoms were associated with
contraceptive method effectiveness level chosen among women seeking abortions. Study …