About this episode
On this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Axe Show, learn the shocking truth about how birth control impacts women's health. Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the side effects of popular contraceptive methods like the pill, IUDs, and hormone injections, and explores whether they increase the risk of issues like autoimmune disease, cancer, and more. You'll discover: How birth control works in the body The side effects of oral contraceptives The link between birth control and lowered sex drive, cancer risk, and mental health issues Natural birth control methods that are highly effective Don't miss this informative episode! You'll walk away understanding the potential dangers of hormonal birth control and get Dr. Axe's top natural family planning tips. Tune in to take control of your reproductive health today. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/content/what-are-side-effects-birth-control-pills https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db327-h.pdf https://gut.bmj.com/content/62/8/1153 https://hormonesbalance.com/articles/pill-can-seriously-affect-womans-health/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2552796 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-psychiatric-sciences/article/populationbased-cohort-study-of-oral-contraceptive-use-and-risk-of-depression/B3C611DD318D7DC536B4BD439343A5BD https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/birth-control-pills-may-increase-the-risk-of-depression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices