What happens when you stop birth control pills
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how stopping a common type of birth control pill affects brain chemicals. It may help explain mood changes some women experience.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 39 years old
- You have been taking a specific brand of birth control pill (containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol) for at least 3 months
- You do not have any history of brain or mental health conditions
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant in the next year
- You have no metal implants or other reasons you cannot have an MRI scan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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