Birth control pills linked to changes in depressive mood processing

Young women using oral contraceptives showed stronger depression-like patterns in automatic cognitive tasks during active hormone intake, while self-reported mood indicated more negative feelings during the hormone-free phase.

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it is so disappointing to come up with limited resources about hormonal #birthcontrol. there really isnt enough reliable research about the physical and mental side effects of using it on us ladies.... it's either that or im looking in the wrong places

#oralcontraceptives #hormones

‘minimal difference’ in muscle recovery after resistance exercise for female athletes who use second-generation oral contraceptives - Aarhus University https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-oral-contraceptives-affect-muscle-recovery.html #OralContraceptives #athletics #sports
Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

Recovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the factors that may affect their recovery.

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Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how
Birth control pills may adversely affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially causing anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a recent study.
#globalnews #Health #BirthControlPills #oralcontraceptives #Women'shealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10078421/birth-control-pills-brain-study/
Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how

Birth control pills may affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a study.

Global News
Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how
Birth control pills may adversely affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially causing anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a recent study.
#globalnews #Health #BirthControlPills #oralcontraceptives #Women'shealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10078421/birth-control-pills-brain-study/
Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how

Birth control pills may affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a study.

Global News
Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how
Birth control pills may adversely affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially causing anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a recent study.
#globalnews #Health #BirthControlPills #oralcontraceptives #Women'shealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10078421/birth-control-pills-brain-study/
Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s how

Birth control pills may affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a study.

Global News

#FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.

Federal regulators Thurs approved the first over-the-counter #BirthControlPill available in the #UnitedStates, a milestone in decades-long efforts to make #OralContraceptives easier to obtain, especially by teenagers & women who don’t regularly see a doctor.

#AbortionRights #ReproductiveRights #WomensRights #Access #Health #SCOTUS #abortion #RoeVWade #Opill
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/13/birth-control-pill-over-the-counter-fda-approval/

FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Opill comes six decades after birth control pills were introduced in the nation.

The Washington Post