The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Birth Control Pill - Dr. Jolene Brighten
In this episode we answer all your pressing questions about how the birth control pill impacts the body with Naturopathic Medical Physician Dr. Jolene Brighten, Author of Beyond The Pill. This includes: How the birth control pill actually works in our body The biggest risk to taking the birth control pill How the pill can impact our mental health and contribute to brain fog Whether or not the pill impacts fertility The way the pill can impact a person’s libido Non-hormonal alternatives to the birth control pill Why there isn’t a birth control pill for men Tips and tricks to coming off the pill effectively and limiting side effects And more! Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please take a screenshot and share in your stories! I can be found at @plantyou, and Dr. Jolene Brighten is under the tag @drjolenebrighten. Links: Beyond The Pill - Dr. Jolene Brighten One of the books Dr. Brighten mentions: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control - Sarah Hill Plant-based meal plans: If you’re wanting to eat more plants, but have no idea where to start, I release weekly done for you digital plant-based meal plans with easy meal prep friendly vegan meals and shopping lists to take with you to the store. Find them here: plantyou.com