The brain on birth control
Hormonal contraceptives are one of the most highly prescribed drug classes in the world. Despite their prevalence, research on how hormonal contraceptives impact the brain is lacking. Carina Heller (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (MN, USA), is one of the researchers trying to change that. The oral contraceptive pill was introduced in the 1960s as an effective way to achieve reproductive freedom. Since its inception, the use of the pill has evolved, and it is now prescribed to also treat a variety of health conditions, including endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual pain, mood...
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