Episode
Episode #2 My Birth Control Story
1:14:27
Published: Mon Apr 17 2023
Description
We are going to be taking a deep dive into my experience with hormonal birth control!! I am going to take you all the way back to the start on why I decided to get on originally, to switching birth controls, to all the health issues I was experiencing and eventually why I decided to get off and what I do now. I want you to know that I am by no means encouraging anyone to get off of hormonal birth control and I am not against the use of it. I am not a doctor or certified in anything we are speaking about today - I am simply just sharing my very personal experience and journey with birth control. Ps dad, don’t listen to this one LOL!!
Chapters
The speaker has found coaching high school girls to be very beneficial to their mental health as they are able to spend time doing what they love and being outside regularly.
00:00 - 01:53 (01:53)
Summary
The speaker has found coaching high school girls to be very beneficial to their mental health as they are able to spend time doing what they love and being outside regularly.
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The speaker discusses her journey with different forms of birth control, her experience getting off hormonal birth control, and her current method of tracking her cycle.
01:53 - 07:02 (05:09)
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The speaker discusses her journey with different forms of birth control, her experience getting off hormonal birth control, and her current method of tracking her cycle. She encourages listeners to do what works best for them.
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The speaker shares her experience of starting birth control at age 14 due to heavy menstrual flow.
07:02 - 09:34 (02:32)
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The speaker shares her experience of starting birth control at age 14 due to heavy menstrual flow. She discusses how many people have different reasons for starting birth control at a young age.
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The speaker shares her experience on transitioning from the pill to an IUD and shares how it's more effective and comfortable to use.
09:34 - 13:01 (03:27)
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The speaker shares her experience on transitioning from the pill to an IUD and shares how it's more effective and comfortable to use.
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The speaker discusses their high pain tolerance and how it compares to other people's experiences, using the example of needing to urinate when holding in a full bladder.
13:03 - 21:32 (08:29)
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The speaker discusses their high pain tolerance and how it compares to other people's experiences, using the example of needing to urinate when holding in a full bladder. They also mention how a doctor assessed their pain on a scale of one to 10.
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The speaker shares her experience of needing to take medication for BV and the inevitable yeast infection that followed when she took antibiotics, which is a common side effect of antibiotics.
21:32 - 26:30 (04:58)
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The speaker shares her experience of needing to take medication for BV and the inevitable yeast infection that followed when she took antibiotics, which is a common side effect of antibiotics. She describes having to use Monistat to help cure the yeast infection, but that the BV medication would also cause yeast infections.
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The speaker shares her personal experience of being in a healthy relationship where she still feels infatuated and excited even after four and a half years.
26:30 - 31:58 (05:27)
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The speaker shares her personal experience of being in a healthy relationship where she still feels infatuated and excited even after four and a half years. She also realized the importance of having alone time and how it helped her understand that something wasn't right in her life.
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The speaker discusses her personal experience with a decreased sex drive and how she coped by researching and seeking solutions.
31:59 - 36:20 (04:20)
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The speaker discusses her personal experience with a decreased sex drive and how she coped by researching and seeking solutions.
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The speaker talks about experiencing hormonal shifts after changing birth control methods and highlights the importance of discussing options with a medical professional.
36:20 - 44:04 (07:44)
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The speaker talks about experiencing hormonal shifts after changing birth control methods and highlights the importance of discussing options with a medical professional.
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The speaker shares her experience using the Natural Cycles app as a birth control method, highlighting her inconsistent periods and the notification system.
44:04 - 52:02 (07:57)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience using the Natural Cycles app as a birth control method, highlighting her inconsistent periods and the notification system.
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In this episode, the speaker shares her personal experience and insights about getting off of birth control and the concerns surrounding it.
52:01 - 58:54 (06:52)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares her personal experience and insights about getting off of birth control and the concerns surrounding it. She also touches upon ovulation and the possibility of having twins.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of getting a full blood panel done after getting off hormonal birth control to see if you're deficient in any vital vitamins and to get an accurate measurement of your hormone levels.
58:54 - 1:05:20 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of getting a full blood panel done after getting off hormonal birth control to see if you're deficient in any vital vitamins and to get an accurate measurement of your hormone levels.
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The guest speaker highlights the significance of partner support during hormonal transitions to make the individual feel heard, seen, and supported.
1:05:20 - 1:10:56 (05:36)
Summary
The guest speaker highlights the significance of partner support during hormonal transitions to make the individual feel heard, seen, and supported. While the decision ultimately lies with the individual, it is essential that partners should provide unwavering support and make them feel valued and respected.
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The speaker shares their experience of feeling balanced and grateful for reaching a state of homeostasis in their physical and emotional well-being.
1:10:56 - 1:14:24 (03:27)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of feeling balanced and grateful for reaching a state of homeostasis in their physical and emotional well-being.