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Mar 2025
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The Pill & Beyond: Unexpected Ways Birth...

DR. MINDY PELZ
About this episode

Ever wondered how birth control affects your natural hormonal rhythm? Listen to Dr. Sarah Hill reveal the truth about hormones, health, and life choices. This episode explores how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can influence a wide range of bodily functions, from brain activity to immune system responses, and how these effects can differ significantly from natural hormone cycles. Dr. Hill addresses the potential long-term impacts of starting birth control at a young age and staying on it for years, including fertility concerns and hormonal imbalances. Uncover the hidden truths about birth control, menopause, and hormone therapy with Dr. Sarah Hill! Let's embrace a healthier, natural rhythm. 

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Dr. Sarah E. Hill is a researcher and professor at TCU, lead science advisor for 28 Wellness, and the author of “This Is Your Brain On Birth Control”. Sarah’s groundbreaking research has resulted in close to 100 research publications. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and on television shows like Good Morning and Today. Sarah is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert in women’s hormones and sexual psychology. More at https://www.sarahehill.com/

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