About this episode

Dr. Taz discusses the various side effects of birth control on women's health beyond just menstrual cycles.

What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time. If you’re navigating hormone symptoms, birth control decisions, or long-term reproductive health and want deeper support, join the Circle here: 👉 https://holplus.co/circle Birth control can affect hormone balance, inflammation, fertility, gut health, mood, and metabolism. Learn more about related conditions and support here: Hormone Imbalance: https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/ Fertility Support: https://holplus.co/conditions/fertility-support/ Inflammation: https://holplus.co/conditions/inflammation/ In this episode, Dr. Taz explains the holistic birth control conversation every woman should have before staying on the pill or choosing another contraception option long term. You’ll learn how birth control may affect inflammation markers, nutrient levels, gut health, testosterone, ovarian reserve, and even how you feel and make decisions. If you’ve been on birth control for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Taz

Topics covered

• birth control
• hormones
• fertility
• inflammation
• gut health
• mood
• metabolism

Keywords

• birth control
• hormonal IUDs
• copper IUDs
• fertility
• inflammation
• libido
• gut health
• hormone balance

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Organizations: hol+

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