Is birth control making your IBS worse?

What has been your experience with birth control and IBS? While this is an area without much research, I did my best to break down reasons why different birth control methods could contribute to or help IBS symptoms.

In this episode, we cover:

[4:42] The impact can vary

[7:43] The most asked question

[9:46] Review of the menstrual cycle

[13:25] Hormonal contraceptives

[16:50} IUD's

[20:48] Sterilization

[23:17] Other forms of birth control

[24:27] It's not in your head

Mentioned in this episode: https://gutivate.com/blog/why-is-ibs-worse-during-period

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