Onset and recovery from depressive mood changes on progestin treatment - a case series reporting the course and type of depressive symptoms in progestin users with different histories and risks

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the timing and reversibility of depressive symptoms linked to progestin treatment.
• Conducted a case series involving women on progestin treatment.
• Monitored the onset and course of depressive symptoms during treatment.
• Assessed the reversibility of symptoms following discontinuation.
• Most women did not show identifiable risk factors before progestin prescription.
• Depressive symptoms varied in onset and recovery across cases.
• Close monitoring during progestin treatment is essential.