Nourish Balance Thrive Empowering Women Through Fertility Awareness
Aug 13, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and author, dives deep into the significance of fertility awareness for women’s health. She highlights the menstrual cycle as a vital sign and critiques traditional birth control methods. Lisa shares her journey transitioning from conventional contraception to understanding her body better and emphasizes empowering women through education. The conversation also addresses societal pressures and the importance of informed reproductive choices for the next generation.
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Lisa's Journey to Fertility Awareness
- Lisa Hendrickson-Jack shared her personal struggle with painful periods and how birth control pills didn't fix underlying issues.
- Discovering fertility awareness allowed her to understand her cycle and avoid pregnancy naturally without hormones.
Birth Control Pill's Original Purpose
- The pill was the first drug designed to disrupt a natural process in a healthy person, not for treating illness.
- Using the pill for symptom relief often ignores underlying causes, offering only temporary fixes.
Copper IUD Challenges
- Julie shared her challenging experience with a copper IUD, which worsened her periods and PMS.
- Lisa highlighted that though copper IUDs are non-hormonal, many women report heavier bleeding and worsened symptoms.
