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The white lies about the pill are crashing down around us! In today’s episode I decimate a recent research article trying desperately to invalidate women’s concerns about hormonal birth control.
Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join the waiting list for our next class (July 2025)!
Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s newest book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols. Click here to grab your copy today!
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- A look at the financial influence on promoting hormonal birth control and why there’s resistance to discussing its side effects openly.
- Common physical and mental side effects associated with hormonal birth control and why it’s important to acknowledge the reality of these effects instead of brushing them off.
- The impact of hormonal contraception on mood and mental health.
- Whether hormonal birth control impacts long-term fertility and if there temporary subfertility after discontinuing the pill.
- The effect of hormonal contraception on sexual function and desire.
- How hormonal birth control has been linked to both increased risks (cervical and breast cancer) and decreased risks (ovarian and endometrial cancer).
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Resources mentioned:
- Common myths and misconceptions surrounding hormonal contraception
- Complimentary Resource for Chart Interpretation
- Real Food for Fertility | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols
- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors:
Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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