Towards a more comprehensive neuroscience of hormonal contraceptives

Nicole Petersen; Adriene M. Beltz; Kathleen V. Casto; Caitlin M. Taylor; Emily G Jacobs; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Belinda Pletzer

doi:10.1038/s41593-023-01273-z

Towards a more comprehensive neuroscience of hormonal contraceptives

Nicole Petersen, Adriene M. Beltz, Kathleen V. Casto, Caitlin M. Taylor, Emily G Jacobs, Inger Sundström-Poromaa, Belinda Pletzer

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Abstract

The neuroscience of hormonal contraceptives is a vital but relatively new field. Existing studies are limited in size and scope, but they nonetheless highlight that the effects of hormonal contraceptives on the nervous system are complex and can vary because of individual differences, contraceptive type and formulation, and timing of use, among other factors. Neuroscientists can empower individuals with information about the biopsychological effects of hormonal contraceptives by delving more deeply into these effects in rigorous randomized controlled trials, large-scale studies that examine population-level trends, and dense imaging or intensive longitudinal studies that examine individual-level effects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	529-531
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Neuroscience
Volume	26
Issue number	4
Early online date	6 Mar 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-023-01273-z
Publication status	Published - Apr 2023

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Funding Information:
B.P. was supported by European Research Council grant number 850953. E.G.J. was supported by The Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative. A.M.B. was supported by the Jacobs Foundation. N.P. was supported by R00DA045749. We are grateful to L. Pritschet for helpful feedback on earlier drafts of this manuscript.

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501 Psychology

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Towards a more comprehensive neuroscience of hormonal contraceptives

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