36. What You Weren’t Taught About Your Cycle & The Pill (But Should’ve Been)

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified fertility awareness educator and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, to talk all things hormonal birth control—how it works, what it actually does to your cycle, and what no one tells you when you’re handed that prescription at age 14.Lisa breaks down the myths we’ve been told, why the “pill period” isn’t a real period, and how hormonal contraceptives may affect your libido, mental health, and fertility long after you stop taking them. If you’ve ever been curious about what’s really going on in your cycle or are considering coming off hormonal birth control, this episode is a must-listen.In today’s episode, we cover:What the pill actually does to your cycle and ovulationWhy the 28-day cycle and “period week” were inventedHow hormonal birth control can impact mood, libido, and moreCommon myths like “it regulates your cycle” or “tricks your body into thinking it’s pregnant”What research says about fertility and ovulation after stopping hormonal contraceptionHow long it may take your cycle to normalize after stopping the pillThe truth about IUDs, the shot, and other hormonal optionsNutrient depletions to be aware of when using hormonal birth controlNon-hormonal options like fertility awareness and the copper IUDWhy your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital signHow to support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth controlWhere to Find Lisa:Website: FertilityFriday.comInstagram: @fertilityfridayBooks: The Fifth Vital Sign & Real Food for Fertility (free chapters available)Podcast: Fertility Friday (look for the pink cover!)

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