About this episode
What do post-pill acne, hair loss, and weight gain all have in common? They can all be the result of a temporary surge in androgens when trying to come off certain types of hormonal birth control. In this episode, Lara discusses post-pill androgen symptoms including: why pills like Yasmin are the hardest to come off how androgens can cause weight gain, and natural treatments such as zinc, berberine, and cyclic progesterone therapy. Links: Ovulation is the main event of the menstrual cycle The central role of ovulatory disturbances in the etiology of androgenic polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—Evidence for treatment with cyclic progesterone Beyond the label: A patient-centred approach to polycystic ovary syndrome Cyclic progesterone therapy for PCOS