A co-author of the unpublished paper stressed to Newsweek the study does not prove that taking birth control is risky or harmful.
The study involved 50 healthy women, 21 of whom took hormonal oral contraceptive pills and 29 who didn't. The women had brain scans and psychometric tests. Researchers measured the volume of the hypothalamus in each scan. This cone-shaped part of the brain has a number of jobs including controlling the release of hormones and regulating reproductive functions.
His team were interested in studying the brains of women who took the contraceptive pill because of a previous study where they reported"unexpected differences in susceptibility tobrain injury in women compared to men," Lipton said."This led to questions as to what about women might be behind the findings," he said.using a form of contraception.Science Media Center
He said:"It is likely that the play of chance in the findings has been underestimated. Women who are using oral contraceptives and those who are not differ in many ways that do not relate to their oral contraceptive use. A stock image shows packets of birth control pills. Scientists have researched the effects the drugs might have on the brain., clinical senior lecturer in reproductive endocrinology at Imperial College London, U.K., said:"The birth control pill works in part by reducing the normal secretion of reproductive hormones from the hypothalamus, thus this finding is not surprising and would likely spontaneously reverse following cessation of the pill., U.K.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Don Jr.’s Mongolian Vacation Involved Killing an Endangered SpeciesDon Jr., who frequently attacks Hunter Biden for trading on his family name, killed an endangered Mongolian sheep, met privately with the country’s president, and got retroactive approval for the killing days later
Read more »
Woman was denied morning-after pill because of pharmacists' beliefs: LawsuitMinnesota woman sues two pharmacies, including CVS, for sex discrimination after she claims she was denied a morning-after pill.
Read more »
After Golden Globes' Snub of Female Filmmakers, Will Oscars Follow Suit?As the HFPA excludes women in directing and screenplay categories (and best picture is dominated by macho stories), experts question what needs to change in Hollywood to truly impact the awards landscape.
Read more »
The Best Champagne Glass Is a Wine GlassThe experts agree: If you want to get the most out of your sparkling wine, ditch the Champagne flute.
Read more »
Woman was denied morning-after pill because of pharmacists' beliefs: LawsuitA woman in Minnesota is suing two pharmacies, including CVS, for sex discrimination after she claims she was denied a morning-after pill. Andrea Anderson, a 39-year-old mother of five, said she was first refused the pill at her local pharmacy, Thrifty White Pharmacy in McGregor, according to a lawsuit
Read more »