The Dark Side of the Birth Control Pill

The Dark Side of the Birth Control Pill

From Dr. Eric Berg DC by Dr.Berg

May 8, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the potential dangers and side effects of birth control pills and explores natural alternatives.

Get access to my FREE resources 👉https://drbrg.co/49XZQ2Z Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Find out the truth about birth control pills, and check out this natural alternative. Check out the App Here: https://www.naturalcycles.com/ More videos on IUDs: ▶️ https://youtu.be/oxh-SkbwkJY ▶️ https://youtu.be/D4pClBWuuaY 0:00 Introduction: The truth about birth control pills 0:23 Potential side effects of birth control pills 1:13 How birth control pills work 2:50 Comparing birth control options 4:15 What to do if you’re on birth control pills Let’s talk about the potential dangers associated with taking birth control pills. There is no real estrogen or progesterone in birth control pills. Instead, there are synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone that have been altered to mimic these hormones. But, there can be side effects. Increased risks associated with birth control pills: • Heart attacks • High blood pressure • Stroke • Blood clots • Breast cancer • Dementia • Depression • Acne • Mood swings • Lupus • Weight gain • A…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Eric Berg DC

Topics covered

  • birth control
  • health risks
  • synthetic hormones
  • natural alternatives
  • women's health

Keywords

  • birth control pills
  • side effects
  • synthetic hormones
  • health risks
  • natural alternatives

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Products: Dr. Berg Supplements

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