1032: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part Two

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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