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.

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Birth control can affect hormone balance, inflammation, fertility, gut health, mood, and metabolism.
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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 inflammation
  • The difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraception
  • How the pill may influence mood, libido, metabolism, and testosterone
  • Why nutrient testing matters before and during birth control
  • The connection between birth control, gut health, and ovarian reserve
  • What labs to consider before choosing contraception
  • How diet, sleep, stress, and holistic support can protect hormone health
  • This is not about fear. It’s about choosing wisely, understanding your body, and making birth control decisions with the full picture in mind.

About Dr. Taz

Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/

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Host: Dr. Taz; Edited and Produced by Clip Growth (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters

00:00 Can Birth Control Change Your Brain and Hormones?
02:10 Why Long-Term Birth Control Use Needs a Deeper Look
05:25 Birth Control, Inflammation, and Disease Risk
10:20 IUDs, Gut Health, and the Microbiome Connection
13:45 Types of Birth Control: Pills, Patches, Rings, IUDs, and More
18:30 Birth Control Side Effects: Testosterone, Mood, Libido, and Nutrients
25:20 Non-Hormonal Birth Control and Fertility Awareness
29:40 What to Test Before Choosing Birth Control
36:30 Diet, Sleep, Stress, and Nutrient Support for Hormone Health
44:20 Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and the Holistic Approach to Birth Control