Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10299151 | European Neuropsychopharmacology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A possible effect of oral contraceptives on emotion recognition was observed in the context of a clinical trial with a corticosteroid. Users of oral contraceptives detected significantly fewer facial expressions of sadness, anger and disgust than non-users. This was true for trial participants overall as well as for those randomized to placebo. Although it is uncertain whether this is an effect of oral contraceptives or a pre-existing difference, future studies on the effect of interventions should control for the effects of oral contraceptives on emotional and cognitive outcomes.
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Authors
Danielle A. Hamstra, Mischa De Rover, Roel H. De Rijk, Willem Van der Does,