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The Pill - Everything You Need To Know About The Dangers Of The Pill, How To Get Off It Safely & Safer, More Natural Birth Control Alternatives.

Jan 9, 2020
Dr. Jolene Brighten, a functional medicine naturopath and women’s hormone expert, dives into the hidden dangers of hormonal birth control, particularly the pill. She reveals alarming side effects like increased risks for autoimmune diseases and mood disorders. Dr. Brighten discusses how birth control can disrupt hormonal communication and affect women's health. Listeners will learn about safer, natural alternatives and the importance of informed consent in health choices, making it a must-listen for anyone considering their reproductive options.
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INSIGHT

How the Pill Works

  • The birth control pill primarily works by disrupting communication between the brain and ovaries.
  • This prevents the release of key hormones like FSH and LH, ultimately stopping ovulation.
INSIGHT

Hormonal Impact of the Pill

  • FSH and LH rise during a normal menstrual cycle to prepare for ovulation and progesterone release.
  • Birth control pills use progestin, a synthetic progesterone, which lacks the same benefits and has unknown long-term effects.
ADVICE

Progesterone Supplementation

  • If progesterone supplementation is considered, investigate the underlying cause of the deficiency.
  • Progesterone impacts various systems, including mood, sleep, and brain health, but shouldn't replace root-cause treatment.
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