Hello. I’m 19 years old and a girl. I’m currently in college. I just have a couple of questions to ask about contraceptive pills. I’ve read on many news both online and on tv that contraceptive pills have the effect to increase women’s social skills and make them smarter by boosting their memory. Is this true? If this is true, is it safe for me to take them to see these effects and none of other purpose? (actually i have irregular period, if i must add). If i keep taking them, will i see these effects dramatically? Thank you I need a quick and detailed answer.

The study you are referring to is by an Australian research team that found certain parts of a woman’s brain increased in size after taking oral contraceptive pills. The study was conducted on 28 women (and 14 men) which is certainly not a statistically significant study group to make any conclusions. In fact, the study fails to make any concrete observations or conclusions that oral contraceptive pills actually increase a woman’s social skills and memory – the researchers only make the vague observation that the areas of the brain increasing in size are responsible for memory and social skills.

Therefore, there is no significant scientific evidence to support the use of oral contraceptive skills for the improvement of memory or social skills.