Birth control has been trending this week following the news of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion rights. But that's not the only reason the pill is making headlines.
 | | | | Today's Top Story | | Can Birth Control Pills Make Migraines Worse? |  | Model Hailey Bieber was briefly hospitalized for having a mini stroke caused by a small blood clot in her brain. Her doctors said that her recent long-haul flights and COVID-19 infection could have led to the blood clot. But there's one more potential culprit: birth control pills.
People with a history of migraine with aura have slightly elevated risks of blood clots and stroke, especially if they take birth control that contains high-dose estrogen.
This type of migraine can lead to sensory disturbances—called "aura"—that are similar to a stroke, such as tingling in an arm, numbness in the face, or slurred speech. Only 25-30% of people who have migraine experience auras, according to the American Migraine Foundation. | | Know More | | Research has found that sudden drops in estrogen levels—typically after ovulation and right before menstruation—can trigger migraines. In some cases, birth control pills can help prevent menstrual migraines by keeping estrogen levels constant. | | Feel Better | | If you have migraine with aura, it doesn't mean you need to stay away from all forms of hormonal birth control. Alternatives like IUD and progestin-only pills, for example, are not associated with increased risk of stroke. | | |  | | Although abortion remains legal in every state for now, some states have imposed various restrictions. Texas bans abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, and other states like Missouri and Louisiana have proposed similar anti-abortion bills. |  |  | | First FDA-approved COVID Treatment for Kids | | COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir is now approved to treat infants and children who are hospitalized or at high risk of severe illness. Clinical trials showed that 83% pediatric patients were discharged by day 30 after treatment. Healthcare providers are excited for this news since kids under the age of 5 are still not yet eligible for vaccinations. | | | | Antidepressants Alone Don't Lead to Higher Quality of Life | | A new study found that the use of antidepressants isn't associated with better quality of life—both physically and mentally. Experts say these drugs are meant to treat the signs and symptoms of depression, such as suicidality and anxiety, but they can't automatically make people feel happy and fulfilled. Antidepressants may motivate people with depression to take action to improve their life, but ultimately, it's up to the individuals to proactively make behavioral and lifestyle changes too. | | | | | |  | | In an interview with Verywell, Jennifer Lincoln, MD, an OB-GYN, said abortion bans only impose unnecessasry barriers to abortion care rather than reducing the demand for it. |  | | We have known for a long time that laws that are anti-choice do not decrease abortions—they only decrease safe abortions. | |  |  | Jennifer Lincoln, MD
OB-GYN based in Portland, Oregon
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