Case Report

Psychosis Associated with the Use of Oral Contraceptive Agents

Authors: FRANCIS J. KANE JR., MD

Abstract

The use of combinations of contraceptive agents orally has been known to induce psychotic episodes. Two additional cases are reported here, and consideration is given to accompanying metabolic disturbances and the mechanism of such abnormalities.

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