111. Getting Off the Pill After Over a Decade // My Birth Control Story

When you stop your hormonal birth control, you might notice some changes to your menstrual cycle, your sex drive, your skin, your gut, and your weight. But does that mean that all of the pesky symptoms you used to experience before BC are going to come rushing back -- aka Post-Birth Control Syndrome?

Let's find out.

Get ready for the tell-all about:

- why I chose to get on the pill back in high school

- why I believe that BC made me anxious & tired

- how long it took for me to get my cycle back

- stories about YOUR experiences coming off BC

- what I do to help keep my hormones balanced & what I recommend to clients

... and more!

Show Notes:

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References:

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Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans

Cycle characteristics after discontinuation of oral contraceptives

Characteristics of the Menstrual Cycle After Discontinuation of Oral Contraceptives

Progesterone and the Luteal Phase

Curcumin attenuates severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression

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