GPs and experts explain why the pill makes some women feel more anxious, depressed but why not everyone who takes microgynon or the mini pill experiences side effects. 

Why does the pill affect some women's mental health badly?

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It’s all to do with the levels of pre-existing hormones

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Some women are badly affected, others aren't.

Why does the pill affect us all in different ways? Experts explain why some women react badly when taking it