Oral birth control is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and the development of autoimmunity. Many women experience low energy while on the pill, resulting in their living with chronic fatigue as well as adrenal and thyroid dysfunction.

In the following lesson, we take a deep dive into birth control, the impact it has on our bodies, symptoms women experience even after they've stopped, and alternatives to the pill. You'll leave today's lesson with all the information you need to make the best decision for your body and contraceptive needs.

This is an excerpt from the full-length Commune Course, Balance Your Hormones with Dr. Jolene Brighten. Learn more at: https://www.onecommune.com/balance-yo...

In this episode we cover:

00:00:00 -- Birth Control Concerns
00:00:23 -- Safe Birth Control Use
00:01:53 -- Historical Impact of Birth Control
00:02:42 -- Side Effects
00:04:00 -- Beyond Pregnancy Prevention
00:04:45 -- How Hormonal Birth Control Works
00:06:47 -- Digestive and Energy Issues
00:07:58 -- Libido and Nutrient Depletion Issues
00:09:00 -- Increased Risks of Cancer and Diabete
00:09:45 -- Post Birth Control Syndrome
00:12:17 -- Brighten Protocol
00:18:05 -- Fertility Awareness Method
00:22:18 -- Efficacy of Condoms

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women's medicine clinic that specializes in women's hormones. She is a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is also the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill and a medical advisor for one of the first data-driven apps to offer women personalized birth control recommendations.

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