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Are birth control pills and other medications increasing your risk of hypothyroidism? Long-term use of birth control pills may be putting women at much higher risk of developing an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the latest research showing a strong link between extended birth control use and thyroid dysfunction. Tune in as Dr. Axe reveals: Shocking statistics on hypothyroidism rates in women taking birth control pills How birth control hormones deplete nutrients crucial for thyroid function Best natural remedies to support thyroid health if on birth control Top foods, herbs, and lifestyle tips to heal hypothyroidism In this must-listen episode, you'll learn if you're at risk for thyroid issues, steps to protect yourself, and how to restore optimal thyroid function naturally. Want to go a step further? Check out my free training on navigating thyroid autoimmune disease: https://bit.ly/free-thyroid-class Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ------ Links: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607 https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-estrogen-and-what-does-it-do-to-my-body-4142677 https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-thyroid-gland-and-thyroid-hormones-4149834 https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-binding-globulin-test-4691368 https://www.verywellhealth.com/iodine-deficiency-overview-4582557 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands https://honehealth.com/edge/health/ashwagandha-and-thyroid-health/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6057754/ https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/ https://www.livestrong.com/article/483255-vitamin-b-complex-hypothyroidism https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7084 https://www.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046607 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices