Birth Control
Read in order — each article goes deeper than the last.
- What the Pill Actually Does 4 min read How hormonal birth control works, what it suppresses, and why the 'period' on the pill isn't a real period
- Side Effects and Risks 5 min read The documented side effects of hormonal birth control — nutrient depletion, mood changes, blood clots, and more
- The Carcinogen Classification and Disease Links 7 min read Why the WHO classifies combined hormonal contraception as a Group 1 carcinogen, the cancers connected to use, and the broader disease links most patients never hear about
- Types of Birth Control and the Specific Risks of Each 11 min read Each form of hormonal birth control has its own risk profile — the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, and IUDs are not interchangeable
- Alternatives and Coming Off 6 min read Non-hormonal birth control options, fertility awareness methods, and what to expect when coming off the pill