This Is Your Brain on Birth Control

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This eye-opening book reveals crucial information every woman on hormonal birth control should know. It explores how birth control affects women and the world in ways we are only beginning to understand. The pill has revolutionized women's lives, enabling greater participation in education and the workforce. However, its effects extend beyond pregnancy prevention and clearer skin. Women's sex hormones influence numerous bodily functions, including brain activity, attraction, stress, mood, and relationships. Altering these hormones changes women fundamentally. For example, women on the pill experience a dampened cortisol response to stress, which, while seemingly beneficial, can negatively impact learning and mood. Additionally, the pill can influence attraction, potentially altering relationships when women stop taking it. These changes can be both positive and negative, showcasing the pill's broader societal implications. This paradigm-shifting book offers a science-based understanding of women's experiences on and off the pill, encouraging women to seek more information about their bodies and advocate for better research. Ultimately, it empowers women to make informed health decisions, whether they are using hormonal birth control or not.