Episode description

Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control pills affect the way women think and behave. Dr. Sarah Hill explains their invisible impacts here! [Part 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

• Birth control pills can potentially affect brain development in teenagers, raising concerns about prescribing them for non-contraceptive reasons like acne treatment.
• There's a possible link between birth control use and increased risk of depression, especially in younger women (up to 300% increased risk for teenagers).
• The politicization of birth control information has led to extreme views on both sides, making it difficult for women to access balanced, scientifically accurate information.
• Current research methods may mask individual experiences with birth control, as averaging results can hide significant variations among women.
• How women can empower themselves to take control of their reproductive health while being mindful of potential impacts on their overall well-being.
• And much more — be sure to catch part one of this two-part conversation here!

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