What You Weren't Told About Birth Control

Were you informed of the side effects of hormonal birth control?

I know I wasn't the two times I was put on it.

An alarming fact 👉🏼When the FDA approved birth control pills in 1960, it was only tested on 130 women. The scientist Gregory Pincus manipulated the numbers to make it appear that it was tested on more women.

❓Did you know❓

Your ovaries will likely shrink by 50%!! In a study of 887 women ages 19-46, the ovarian volume of those using BC was 50% less than those who did not?!? This is so significant! Our ovaries are responsible for producing estrogen & they produce our very valuable eggs.

The pill is meant to stop ovulation, so you could potentially not ovulate for years.

The period that you experience while on your period is technically not a true period & is instead called a withdrawal bleed. This is because the hormones in the pill prevent you from developing a thick uterine lining required for implantation.

It depletes multiple nutrients including:

B vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol), C, and E
Selenium
Magnesium
Zinc
Coenzyme Q10

This can lead to premature aging, 😱low immune function, weak metabolism & ultimately THYROID dysfunction.

❓Why❓

Because we need all of those nutrients for several processes in the body, especially for proper thyroid function.

Another reason this can cause thyroid dysfunction is 👇🏼

Long term use of BC disrupts the gut bacteria & puts you at higher risk for developing IBS.

Due to this, it also can negatively impact your vaginal microbiome❗️putting you at higher risk for developing bacteria vaginosis, candida & yeast infections.

Other side effects many women report

Weight gain
Low libido
Painful sex
Vaginal dryness
Depression/Weepiness
Mood swings
Blood clots

❓Knowing what you know now, would you still consider birth control the best option for you?

❓Are you struggling to get off birth control & have been told this is the only way to balance your hormones?

✨That couldn't be further from the truth! If this is you, DM me so you can learn the real reason for your hormone are off & how to bring your body back into harmony.