# Oral contraceptives could impair women's recognition of complex emotions

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**Created:** [March 13, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/oral-contraceptives-could-impair-womens-recognition-of-complex-emotions/1928 "2019-03-13T16:31:24Z")\
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> **[Oral contraceptives could impair women's recognition of complex emotions:...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190211083216.htm)**
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> Women who take the pill are nearly 10 percent worse at recognizing subtle expressions of complex emotions like pride or contempt, according to new research. Previous research suggests the relationship is causal, but the impact on women's ability to...

  
Women who take the pill are nearly 10 percent worse at recognizing subtle expressions of complex emotions like pride or contempt, according to new research. Previous research suggests the relationship is causal, but the impact on women’s ability to form intimate relationships is unknown.