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

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 !] What We Discuss: 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 ! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1032 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course ! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .