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What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time.If you’re navigating hormone symptoms, birth control decisions, or long-term reproductive health and want deeper support, join the Circle here:👉 https://holplus.co/circleBirth control can affect hormone balance, inflammation, fertility, gut health, mood, and metabolism. Learn more about related conditions and support here:Hormone Imbalance: https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/ Fertility Support: https://holplus.co/conditions/fertility-support/ Inflammation: https://holplus.co/conditions/inflammation/In this episode, Dr. Taz explains the holistic birth control conversation every woman should have before staying on the pill or choosing another contraception option long term. You’ll learn how birth control may affect inflammation markers, nutrient levels, gut health, testosterone, ovarian reserve, and even how you feel and make decisions.If you’ve been on birth control for years, are considering starting the pill, or are helping a daughter make informed choices, this episode will help you understand what to ask, what to test, and how to support your body.In this episode, we cover:How birth control may affect inflammationThe difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptionHow the pill may influence mood, libido, metabolism, and testosteroneWhy nutrient testing matters before and during birth controlThe connection between birth control, gut health, and ovarian reserveWhat labs to consider before choosing contraceptionHow diet, sleep, stress, and holistic support can protect hormone healthThis is not about fear. It’s about choosing wisely, understanding your body, and making birth control decisions with the full picture in mind.Stay Connected:Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsGet your copy of The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and MenopauseHost & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)Chapters00:00 Can Birth Control Change Your Brain and Hormones?02:10 Why Long-Term Birth Control Use Needs a Deeper Look05:25 Birth Control, Inflammation, and Disease Risk10:20 IUDs, Gut Health, and the Microbiome Connection13:45 Types of Birth Control: Pills, Patches, Rings, IUDs, and More18:30 Birth Control Side Effects: Testosterone, Mood, Libido, and Nutrients25:20 Non-Hormonal Birth Control and Fertility Awareness29:40 What to Test Before Choosing Birth Control36:30 Diet, Sleep, Stress, and Nutrient Support for Hormone Health44:20 Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and the Holistic Approach to Birth Control