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So why has no one made a bigger deal out of this? Why have so few scholastic publications even addressed the subject?
A few guesses, some which may overlap:
1. This conclusion is at the intersection of endocrinology, pharmacology, and psychology. Not all endocrinologists review birth control literature, and even endocrinologists who are very aware of the physiological effects of oral contraceptives might not be aware of the research concerning the behavioral correlates. There are few generalists who will have sufficient knowledge of endocrinology, pharmacology, and psychology, much less sufficient knowledge of controversies in gender and science, to make these connections.
2. Researchers who are aware of these implications might not want to draw attention to themselves by stating something with such controversial implications.
3. Endocrinology is a licensed profession, and licensure has implicit restrictions on controversial speech by allowing licenses to be revoked if a person draws controversy, regardless of if they are justified in doing so, due to the broad language of policies concerning image and professionalism.
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tl;dr:
**Androgen deficiency in women is real, probably widespread, and important.**