![]() As it stands, the last 70 years or so is the first time in human history that we’ve manipulated female hormones to this degree. Our goal is simply to empower you with all of the information, so that YOU can make the best choice for YOU. We’re not telling you all of this to scare you – many women will continue to use hormonal birth control methods, and will be pleased with their effects. Remember all of the fuss when HRT was found to be more dangerous than previously thought for women in their menopausal years? Why, then, is it still considered “safe” to manipulate women’s hormones during their fertile years? Sounds scary, doesn’t it? These potential health risks are not something to be taken lightly – manipulating your hormones is serious business. Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart and brain. ![]() Links with certain cancers such as cervical cancer.Acne or permanent discolouration of the faceĪnd how about these potential long-term complications of hormonal birth control?.Changes in vaginal discharge and vaginal infections.Mood swings, anxiety, nervousness or depression.Nausea, vomiting, constipation, or bloating. ![]() How many of these common birth control side effects are you familiar with? In the old days, when receiving a prescription for hormonal birth control, women were required to sign a piece paper stating that they were aware of the health risks involved – when was the last time you had to do this? And while the pill in particular has seen many changes since it was first released in 1962, many of the same potential side effects remain. ![]() Your endocrine (hormonal) system is part of a complex network that also impacts your vascular health and brain function. Interestingly enough, many women today don’t really know or understand the health risks that are associated with the manipulation of their hormones through hormonal birth control methods. Ever read those little information pamphlets that come with your hormonal birth control prescriptions? Ever see the long list of potential birth control side effects and wonder just how much of risk there really is? ![]()
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