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Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Binge Eating

  • By

  • 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.

  • 3

    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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Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Binge Eating

  • by 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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