In This Episode, We Talk About: The risks and symptoms involved with taking birth control. How different types of birth control affect your hormones. When is the best time to start testing you and your kids hormones. Safe and natural forms of preventing pregnancy. The miracle of bringing life into this world.   Resources + Links:   Shoot us an email at info@docjacque.com Or call the office 412-828-6000   Follow Doc Jacque on Instagram | @doc_jacque Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | Doc Jacque    Schedule a Full Immersion New Patient Consultation with Doc Jacque Schedule your 15 Minute FREE Consultation   Check out the Supplement Shop   Find more resources on our website | https://www.docjacque.com/ Show Notes: If I could give you a piece of advice, it would be don’t mess with Mother Nature! If you’ve ever been prescribed birth control, or your partner has, it’s likely that you weren’t told the risks involved. In this episode, I’m shedding light on the risks of different types of birth control, how they affect your natural hormone production, as well as some safe and natural alternatives to preventing pregnancy. If you are new around here, I’m very passionate about empowering you to trust your body and live the healthiest life possible! With so many young girls being put on birth control at a young age, I hope more people stop and think about what they put in their bodies. You are your biggest health advocate, and I’m here to help share the knowledge and resources you need to be able to heal. In this case, maybe starting by getting off the pill! 01:20 Is birth control ok to take? 03:40 What are some other safe options other than birth control? 06:00 Effects that can happen when you stop taking birth control. 07:15 How IUDs work, and their effects on your hormones. 12:00 Are there health risks of taking birth control? 15:50 Stopping “mother nature” is going to lead to issues. 17:00 How your risks of cancer increase over time for those taking birth control. 22:40 Testing your daughter's hormones when she starts her period. 26:00 How do my hormones affect my mood and personality?