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Health / Fri, 17 Jul 2026 Mid-day

Can birth control pills trigger binge eating? Experts weigh in

Women reported more emotional eating while taking active pills than while taking the inactive pills in the contraceptive packHormonal birth control is widely used, but its effects can extend beyond pregnancy prevention. New research suggests that, for some women, the active hormone pills in combined oral contraceptives may also influence eating behavior.

Women reported more emotional eating while taking active pills than while taking the inactive pills in the contraceptive pack

Hormonal birth control is widely used, but its effects can extend beyond pregnancy prevention. New research suggests that, for some women, the active hormone pills in combined oral contraceptives may also influence eating behavior.

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