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ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AND THE AUTONOMICNERVOUS SYSTEM - THE EFFECTS of the PILL ON YOUR BODY’S AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

It's been almost 100 years since it was first discovered that an animal can be made infertile by transferring an ovary from a fetus.   Although this discovery would become the foundation for the birth control pill it wasn't commercially available until 1960.   Multiple variations, known as generations, have been developed to minimize the side effects of birthcontrol use. These include blood clotting, unwanted weight gain, acne, mood changes and unwanted weight gain.   Although some minor side effects are still present, the hormone levels of newer birth control products have dropped. Although most side effects can be seen, there are some that may not be visible. According to research, birth control can alter certain tissues in specific areas of the brain within three months.   These areas control emotions and how we handle emotional information.   Birth control users may experience more intense and negative emotions.   Birth control can also alter the relationships between regio