The Oral Contraceptive Pill - myths, dangers and responsible use

The Shift with Katherine Maslen

Katherine Maslen에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Katherine Maslen 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

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When you need to make a change in your health, something needs to shift. The Shift is a world-renowned audio-documentary podcast series that has been created specifically to help you make a shift in your health and your life.

Hosted by naturopath and author Katherine Maslen, each Season features 24 of the world's leaders in health and takes you on a journey over 16 episodes. Season Two focuses on Women’s Health and in this episode we cover the oral contraceptive pill. Birth control is so important, however there are a lot of dangers that you need to consider if you’re taking these drugs. This episode aims to inform and empower you to make the best choices for your body.

In this episode Katherine and our experts explore:

What hormonal contraception is and how it works in the body
Why women use birth control, besides for contraception
What are some fo the negative effects that can occur when you take contraceptive drugs
When might it be appropriate
Which nutrients are reduced by the pill
What can you do to help yourself if you need to take the OCP?
That when you’re on the pill you’re not really getting a period
What to look out for in yourself to keep yourself safe while taking these drugs

Join us as we take you on a journey along with world leaders in all things health and wellbeing. Thank you for listening to The Shift Podcast.

Experts featured in this episode and links to their contacts:

Dr Jolene Brighten

Dr Lara Briden

Nat Kringoudis

Dr Peta Wright

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