Posts Tagged ‘The Pill’
Myth 12: Being on the Pill is Like Being Pregnant
And we’re back! The myth: Being on the pill is like being pregnant. The truth: No it’s not. Well, there is one thing. When you’re pregnant, you don’t ovulate. And when you’re on the pill, you’re not ovulating either. But if you look at the hormonal profiles… On a real cycle with ovulation and menstruation, theres…
Read MoreMyth 11: Birth Control Pills Contain Hormones That Are Naturally Produced in the Body
Hi, everyone! Here’s another myth about the birth control pill for you today. The myth: Birth control pills contain hormones that are naturally produced in a our body. The truth: Birth control pills contain chemically produced synthetic steroids. Even though taking the pill can feel like we’re taking a hormone supplement that our body needs and…
Read MoreMyth 10: The Pill is the Cure-All Solution for Women’s Health
And we’re back! The myth: The pill is the cure-all solution for women’s health. The truth: The pill masks true hormonal imbalances, medical conditions, and women’s experiences. Now I don’t want to sound anti-pill here because I don’t know everyone’s story or situations or why they’re taking the pill… it just bothers me that hormonal…
Read MoreMyth 9: A Pill Bleed is a Real Bleed
Welcome back! The myth: The pill bleed is a real bleed. The truth: No. The bleeding you have on your pill isn’t a real period at all. A real bleed, or a true menstruation, is one that follows ovulation. Since the pill, on the other hand, prevents you from ovulating, you’re not having a true…
Read MoreMyth 8: The Pill Regulates Your Cycle
Welcome back menstruators and lovers of menstruators! This week is all about the birth control pill! So lets start with myth #8! The myth: The pill regulates your cycle. The truth: The pill suppresses your cycle until you don’t have one anymore. The pill has many functions but certainly not to regulate your cycle. It…
Read MoreIntro: The Menstrual Cycle, The Pill, Fertility Awareness
Hi Everyone! — Hi Mom — if you don’t know me already, I’m Chloe and I’m crazy about the menstrual cycle. I’m an AFAP-certified Justisse Fertility Awareness Educator. I help wild women reconnect with their cycle and take back control of their health and fertility. That means preventing pregnancy without hormonal contraceptives, achieving pregnancy when…
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