The pill is commonly prescribed, both for birth control and for other hormone related symptoms. But it comes with some surprising side effects – like reduced sex drive. A form of holistic health care called Functional Nutrition offers options for women to balance their hormones without the side effects.
Research published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reports that the pill lowers levels of testosterone in women. Testosterone is the key hormone behind sex drive in both women and men. Taking the pill increases the levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), a protein that attaches to testosterone and makes it ineffective in the body. Researchers also found that this effect can continue even after women stop taking the pill.
Dr. Marina Rose, DC based in Los Altos, CA, uses Functional Nutrition to help women restore their hormone balance and reduce SHBG to normal levels. Using the right foods and supplements is essential for any woman who wants to avoid side effects of medications like the birth control pill. The best way to get the quickest results is to have an individual assessment.
While many women seek use the pill for birth control, it is also commonly used for other symptoms like acne, an irregular cycle or premenstrual syndrome.
The pill has a long list of side effects that many women accept as necessary. Regardless of why you take the pill – Functional Nutrition uses a natural approach to reduce or completely avoid the side effects. Dr. Christiane Northrup also finds that holistic health care helps balance hormone levels.
If you have been or are on the pill and are concerned about side effects click here for a Free consultation on how Functional Nutrition may help you.
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