Latest NewsHormonal contraceptives and EEG biomarkers for antidepressant treatment response in women RandyFebruary 27, 2026 Women are disproportionately affected by major depressive disorder (MDD). Widely used hormonal contraceptives are linked to depression and altered brain function, yet their unstudied impact on EEG-biomarkers of antidepressant response may confound efforts to develop biomarkers for women. BiomarkersHealthcareMental healthReproductive rightsWomen's Health