Approximately 10.2 million women in the United States are presently utilizing oral contraceptives. However, there is limited awareness regarding the history of these medications' approval and a tendency to underestimate their potential risks. Mike Gaskins, an author and media producer, embarked on his path as a women's health advocate following an encounter with a renowned physician who misled him about the side effects of birth control. This serendipitous meeting ignited Mike's dedication to conducting thorough research, through which he uncovered numerous instances of deception and dissemination of inaccurate information surrounding these powerful medications.He frequently writes for a number of websites, and his book, In the Name of The Pill, explores the dubious nature of both the history and science of hormonal birth control.In the Name of The PillInstagram @IntheNameofthePillMike Gaskins - FacebookNote: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X (Twitter)Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCESCurrent Contraceptive Status Among Women Aged 15–49: United States, 2017–20192:30 - Report on Carcinogens, Fifteenth Edition - Estrogens, Steroidal13:00 - Oral contraceptives and risk of systemic lupus erythematosus14:00 - The First Birth Control Pill Used Puerto Rican Women as Guinea Pigs | HISTORY16:00 - The Nelson Pill Hearings - Stuff You Missed in History Class | iHeart23:00 - Off Our Backs - Wikipedia25:00 - The Book That Incited a Worldwide Fear of Overpopulation | Innovation| Smithsonian Magazine27:00- Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression | Depressive Disorders | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network30:00 - Oral Contraceptive Pills - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf38:00 - The surprising link between women’s brains and the birth control pill | Sarah E. Hill | TEDxVienna42:30 - Bayh–Dole Act - Wikipedia45:00 - Plato on free and slave doctors - Hektoen International47:30 - Sex and gender issues in multiple sclerosis - PMC1:03:00 - Yaz Lawsuit Settlements - Blood Clot, Heart Attack, Stroke Settlements1:07:00 - MiraLAX Fears Finally Get FDA Attention | JJS Justice