Hormonal contraceptives affect emotions and memory.
Hormonal birth control influences emotions and memory.
Why it matters
- Millions use hormonal contraceptives.
- Affects emotions and memory, key to mental health.
By the numbers
- Over 60M U.S. women have used contraceptives.
- Compared hormonal contraceptive users with naturally cycling women.
The big picture
- Influences brain areas tied to emotions and memory.
- Potential link to depression.
What they're saying
- Frustration over women's health being overlooked.
- Interest in comparing contraceptive types.
Caveats
- Findings may not apply to all women.
- Some study limitations.
What’s next
- Study menstrual phases and contraceptive types.