Breastfeeding and birth control

Hormonal contraceptives (the pill/Mirena/patch) containing greater than 35 mcg of estrins will diminish a woman’s milk supply. In general, hormonal contraceptive use is not recommended for a breastfeeding mother because of the risk of contamination of her milk supply...

Hormonal contraception and menstrual health problems

Endometriosis, PMS, PCOS The hormonal contraceptive is an endocrine disruptor, which means it disrupts your endocrine system. Therefore your symptoms might be alleviated but the problem and the imbalance is not fixed. Oral contraceptives are often the treatment of...