India, June 18 -- A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that women who are actively taking combined contraceptive pills may be more likely to experience binge eating.
The study, led by researchers from Michigan State University, followed 422 women in the United States and Canada over 49 days across two menstrual cycles. The study tracked changes in hormone levels, mood, and overall mental well-being during that period.
Researchers found that contraceptive pills containing synthetic hormones were linked to noticeable changes in hormone patterns. These pills usually contain estrogen and progestin, which help prevent pregnancy by regulating the menstrual cycle and stopping ovulation.
However, synthetic hormones may affect th...