期刊
FRONTIERS IN NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
卷 55, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2019.100799
关键词
Hormonal contraceptives; Allopregnanolone; Progesterone; Anxiety; Depression; Learning and memory; Social behavior; Sexual behavior; Female rats
资金
- Banco di Sardegna Foundation, Italy [2012.0255]
- University of Cagliari, Italy [Premialita 2012]
- Fondazione di Sardegna, Italy [2019.1440]
Hormonal contraceptives are frequently prescribed drugs among women, mainly for their reversible contraceptive purposes but also for beneficial effects in some gynecological pathologies. Despite extensive studies aimed at elucidating the physical effects of hormonal contraceptives and ameliorating some unwanted outcomes, little is known yet about the effects of these drugs on brain function and related behavior, which are known to be modulated by endogenous steroid hormones. We describe the current literature on preclinical studies in animals undertaken to investigate effects of hormonal contraceptives on brain function and behavior. These studies suggest that hormonal contraceptives influence neurohormones, neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and emotional, cognitive, social and sexual behaviors. Animals allow examination of the basic biological mechanisms of these drugs, devoid of the psychological aspect often associated to hormonal contraceptives' use in women. Understanding the neurobiological effects of these drugs may improve women's health and may help women making informed choices on hormonal contraception.
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