Hormonal birth control is effective in preventing pregnancy, but emerging studies suggest potential neurological trade-offs.
For over 65 years, oral contraceptives have successfully prevented pregnancy, yet it has only been in the past decade that researchers, many of whom are women, have seriously explored their impact on brain function.
Recent studies indicate that oral hormonal contraceptives may influence the likelihood of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, alter the brain’s response to stress, and even change the structure of specific brain regions. Evidence presented recently in Europe…
Source: www.newscientist.com
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