Exploring Opill: The First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Birth Control Pill with Dr. Carrie Jones

In today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on: What is Opill? Who can and who can't take it? Opill's benefits and side effects The impact of Opill on birth control Birth control education for teens Gut health and birth control pill effectiveness Dr. Carrie Jones is a highly regarded naturopathic physician esteemed for her exceptional achievements in functional and integrative medicine. She holds the Chief Medical Officer position at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University. With over seventeen years of expertise, Dr. Jones has become a recognized authority in naturopathic endocrinology, earning board certification in this specialized area. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Instructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health , the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free. Guest Details: Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Kate Henry’s Website Dr. Kate Henry on LinkedIn Dr. Kate Henry on Podcast Dr. Kate Henry on Instagram Dr. Kate Henry on Twitte r Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Why is Opill a game-changer? 04:17 - How does Opill work? 09:28 - The risks around estrogen-containing birth control pills 11:37 - Checking a practitioner before taking the Opill 13:29 - Birth control side effects 18:53 - Reducing birth control side effects 21:39 - Why does the gut matter for hormonal health? 25:05 - Tips for improving digestive health and mobility 30:20 - The mini pill and progestin-only options for new mothers 31:00 - Empowering preteens and teens to make informed decisions 38:38 - Plan A, B, and C 41:29 - Alternative uses and misconceptions of birth control pills