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YEAR: 1968

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Emotional factors in oral contraception.

AUTHORS

Wallach EE; Garcia CR

SOURCE

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 11(3): 684-697. September 1968.

ABSTRACT

A brief review of contraceptive techniques precedes an exploration o f emotional factors associated with the use of

oral contraceptives throu gh 1) an inquiry into factors which may affect the acceptance and use of any contraceptive

method by the couple; 2) a review of the biochemical nature of oral contraceptives and their effect on emotions and

human relationships; and 3) a survey of experiences with the effect of oral contraceptives on personality. Among the

factors influencing the adoption of contraception are attitude toward sexuality, feelings about avoiding pregnancy,

attitude toward which member of the couple the responsibility of contraception falls, fears about future fertility, and

attitude toward the mode of action of the contraceptive. Studies of the relationship between emotions and ovarian

hormones reveal a correlation between emotional behavior and the ovulatory cycle. Heterosexual activi ty with

increasing drive has been associated with the estrogenic phase while a passive, receptive and narcissistic attitude

was noted during the progesteronic phase. Progesterone was described as useful in the treatment of postpartum

psychoses as early as 1956. Other studies report on improvement in psychotic women with the use of oral

contraceptives, although there is also the occasional report of severe depression occurring as a result of the use of

the drug. Many large stu dies of the relationship between libido and oral contraceptives reveal no alternations from

pretreatment levels. One major study found no relationship between specific personality traits and the tendency to

complain of side-effects. It did find, however, that pill-forgetters were deficient in the ability to assume responsibility,

control impulses, and appreciate long-range goals. The occurrence of any associated effect depends not only on

the pharmacologic actions of the p ill but also on the emotional attitudes of the patient to pregnancy, contraception,

medication, and sexuality. Further, her apprehension over potential side-effects and the information she receives

from her doctor, peers, and the media play a role in her ultimate emotional response. (PubHealth.info Document ID:

CONT9T 1009-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Emotional factors in oral contraception.", is(are) Wallach

EE; Garcia CR. The source of this article is "Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 11(3): 684-697. September 1968.".

This article was published in 1968 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT9T 1009-06. All

rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 41009

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