The truth about hormonal birth control

In this episode, Clare sits down with Annabelle to tackle a hot topic: hormonal birth control. Whether it’s the pill, IUD, or implant, hormonal birth control is often recommended for managing PCOS symptoms. But is it right for you?We’re diving into the pros, cons, and everything in between. From helping with acne and hirsutism to the potential downsides like mental health changes, weight gain, and even its surprising effect on who you’re attracted to (yes, really!), we’ll give you a balanced view so you can make the best decision for yourself.If you’ve ever felt stuck between conflicting advice—from doctors insisting the pill is mandatory to influencers warning it’s the worst thing ever—this episode is for you.Take the Ovie questionnaire and figure out the best PCOS management plan for you.Have you already completed the questionnaire? Are you ready to sign up and take control of your PCOS? Sign up HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It can be ridiculously confusing living with PCOS, you're constantly reading conflicting advice. Each week, I, Clare Goodwin, will be helping to simplify this for you by sharing with you some actionable steps to take and breaking down the latest research so you can actually understand it. I'll also share some real life stories of women who've improved their PCOS symptoms to give you that weekly boost to just keep putting one foot in front of another. If you have PCOS and you want some real talk about what to do, hit that subscribe button now. Previously: The PCOS Nutritionist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.