10 Birth Control Myths and Realities You Should Really Know Part 2

On Health

Aviva Romm

Health & Fitness, Arts, Alternative Health, Medicine

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🗓️ 12 July 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Welcome back to the second half of this two-part series, 10 Birth Control Myths and Realities You Should Really Know! In part one, I explored the Pill's connection to blood clots, cancer, depression, and cognitive changes. Through rigorous research and analysis, I shed light on the myths and truths behind these assertions and explored whether there is any validity to them. Today, we continue our mission to separate fact from fiction as we go deeper into this topic. In part two, I uncover whether or how the Pill influences… Autoimmune and inflammatory issues Nutrient status Bone density Weight gain and blood sugar problems Sex drive Mate selection and attraction In Part 2, I also go over specific risk factors that can be contraindications to hormonal contraception, many of which your medical provider might not discuss with you! As we wrap up this series, my aim is for you to have a thorough understanding of the Pill, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions that align with your body and well-being. This series is a 'must-listen' for anyone currently using the Pill for contraception of hormonal symptoms or considering it as a contraceptive option. Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation.

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0:00.0	From the stuff your mother never told you to the stuff your doctor never learned, on health
0:09.6	is what happens when a midwife, plus a Yale trained MD, shares about all things women's
0:14.6	health.
0:15.6	From periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, motherhood to mental health,
0:21.0	join me for taboo busting conversations that demystify and destigmatize our bodies, all
0:26.8	diverging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness.
0:30.4	Along the way, we'll be exploring the science and wisdom of how our bodies work, what makes
0:34.8	us well, what gets in the way, and how we can live our best lives on our terms.
0:40.4	When it comes to women's health and well-being, there's nothing we won't talk about.
0:44.2	The new medicine for women is here.
0:46.0	I'm Dr. Avivaram, and welcome to the podcast.
0:49.0	Hey, everybody, and welcome back to On Health.
0:59.1	I'm so excited to be here with you.
1:01.2	I hope you had a great week off, perhaps you got some downtime to welcome early summer.
1:07.3	I've taken a week off, it was our first week off from the podcast in a year.
1:12.2	I am so excited to say we are celebrating our one year anniversary of this show, which
1:17.8	we kicked off the very week that Roe was being overturned with an incredible episode with
1:25.3	Julie Kaye and Kitty Cuthbert around their book, Controlling Women, and we have had some
1:32.8	incredible guests in the year since we have had Loretta Ross, Lisa Moscone, and Ellen
1:40.8	Pompeo, just to name a few, covering topics like Justice in Healthcare and Women and Brain
1:47.6	Health and Access and Equity.
1:50.2	We've also had so many episodes with other incredible guests, as well as the episodes
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