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September 2024: Peer Social Genetic Effects and the Etiology of Substance Use Disorders, Major Depression, and Anxiety Disorder in a Swedish National Sample

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Exploring the Link Between Hormonal IUDs and Depression Risk

This chapter explores a Danish study investigating the relationship between hormonal IUDs and depression among first-time users aged 15 to 44. It highlights the association between the dosage of progesterone-like drugs in IUDs and increased incidence of antidepressant prescriptions, while emphasizing the need for further research to understand causality.

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