The Birth Control Pill:Much has been said and written about it. A new fact is that the pill affects women's memory.
Researchers from the University of California gathered 34 women who were on the pill and 35 women who go through life without a pill. Both groups were shown a series that tell an emotional story † Then they watched another series—this one that was less emotional.
Details vs. plot
What turned out? When interviewed about the series a week later, the women's groups appeared to have different memories to have. The pill-swallowers were better at spooning up the plot, while the women who didn't take the pill were able to give more details.
According to the scientists, the study shows that taking the contraceptive pill affects the type of memories women have † The study result is especially useful for other studies of memory capacity † The scientists warn that from now on, the pill use must always be taken into account of female participants.
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