Can My Birth Control Be Unhealthy?
A great article about the downsides of synthetic hormonal birth control: http://reset.me/story/the-pill-is-bad-medicine-7-ways-hormonal-contraception-harms-women/
With the exception of #7 on this list, I see every single one of these birth control hormone related issues every day in my practice. Symptoms like depression, weight gain, acne, anxiety are very common symptoms caused or exacerbated by synthetic hormone use. Most women don’t even realize that the birth control is the cause of their issues until they experience the contrast of coming off it.
An important piece to remember is that sometimes just coming off the pill doesn’t resolve the symptoms that the pill created. It can take time (months- years) to rebalance. Acupuncture, diet and certain specific supplements can help to shorten that time and to re-establish a balance much quicker.
Be sure to consult with a natural health professional who has experience with this. In my practice, I use a combination of acupuncture, herbs, supplements, diet and lifestyle that is catered to the individual’s needs and realities to get them back in balance. People typically start to notice a difference within 1-3 months.
