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Why I’m One OB/GYN Who Is Not Prescribing the Birth Control Pill
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Birth control pills are marketed as hormonal contraception — but they contain no natural hormones whatsoever. In this candid post, OB/GYN Dr. Felice Gersh explains why she stopped prescribing the Pill, what synthetic hormones actually do to the female body, and why understanding your natural hormone rhythms matters more than ever.
Guidance of Interpreting Hormone Testing Levels for Contraceptive Users
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Hormonal contraception suppresses ovarian function, which means saliva and blood spot hormone test results will appear artificially low — but this doesn’t mean hormone levels at the tissue level are low. This guide explains how to interpret hormone test results correctly when using the pill, patch, ring or IUD, and when to collect your sample for the most meaningful data.