Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Binge Eating - Takeaways - MDSpire

Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Binge Eating

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  • Kelly L. Klump

  • Alaina M. Di Dio

  • Carolina Anaya

  • Megan E. Mikhail

  • S. Alexandra Burt

  • Cheryl L. Sisk

  • Pamela K. Keel

  • Debra K. Katzman

  • Michael Neale

  • Lindsay S. Ackerman

  • Shaunna L. Clark

  • Kristen M. Culbert

  • June 17, 2026

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    Binge eating (BE) is a prevalent eating disorder affecting women, linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle.

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    Estrogen and progesterone levels are associated with increased BE and emotional eating, particularly postovulation.

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    Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) mimic the hormonal environment of the postovulatory phase, potentially increasing BE risk.

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    This study examined changes in BE across active and inactive COC pills over 49 days in a population-based sample of women.

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    Findings aim to clarify the relationship between COC use and BE, controlling for factors like negative affect and weight preoccupation.

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