Depression induced by oral contraception and the role of vitamin B6 in its management

Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 1974 Jun;8(2):85-8. doi: 10.3109/00048677409159781.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • 5-Hydroxytryptophan / metabolism
  • Contraceptives, Oral / adverse effects*
  • Depression / chemically induced*
  • Depression / diagnosis
  • Depression / drug therapy
  • Depression / metabolism
  • Depression / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pyridoxine / therapeutic use*
  • Serotonin / metabolism
  • Tryptophan / metabolism
  • Vitamin B 6 Deficiency / chemically induced
  • Vitamin B 6 Deficiency / drug therapy

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral
  • Serotonin
  • Tryptophan
  • 5-Hydroxytryptophan
  • Pyridoxine