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Interestingly, the discussion surrounding the pill often neglects its effects on the female brain. There is apprehension to openly discuss how hormonal fluctuations might influence women's behavior and emotional health due to historical biases that have portrayed women as less rational. Contrary to popular belief, estrogen and progesterone levels are predictable and significantly influence women's behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions. Modification of these hormones through contraceptive pills alters women's physiological experiences, including desire and attraction.