11/14/2025
10 Reasons I Would NEVER Take Birth Control Pills
(or the Shot, or Any Synthetic Hormonal Contraceptive)
My patients are shocked when I tell them I don’t recommend the pill as a first-line treatment for… well, anything. Our Hormone Harmony program focuses on root causes, reducing inflammation, and restoring normal cycles. Here’s why synthetic hormones are almost NEVER the answer:
The Truth:
1️⃣ Masks symptoms of thyroid issues, PCOS, endo, and nutrient deficiencies.
2️⃣ Raises cancer risk (breast + cervical).
3️⃣ Lowers libido — up to 1 in 3 develop s*xual dysfunction.
4️⃣ Triples blood clot risk.
5️⃣ Raises blood pressure without warning.
6️⃣ Worsens migraines and is contraindicated with aura.
7️⃣ Suppresses testosterone + raises SHBG, harming s*x drive long-term.
8️⃣ Delays fertility return — ovulation may take 12–18 months to normalize.
9️⃣ Hides perimenopause — pill bleeds are fake withdrawal bleeds.
🔟 Depletes nutrients needed for mood, energy, immunity, and hormone balance.
The Kicker:
We’ve convinced women that painful, heavy periods are “normal” and the only solution is to shut down their reproductive system. Your symptoms are smoke signals — not something to medicate away.
Real solutions exist:
• Nutrition optimization
• Targeted supplementation
• Stress management
• Root-cause labs
• Cycle tracking
• Non-hormonal contraceptive options
Your fertility is not a disease. Your cycle is not a curse. Your symptoms deserve investigation — not suppression.
Who else is DONE with band-aid medicine? Drop your story below 👇
