🌿 Does birth control affect future fertility? If you’ve ever taken hormonal contraceptives and are now trying to conceive—or just planning ahead—this video breaks down what you need to know about restoring ovulation, the potential long-term effects of birth control, and how to optimize fertility after stopping contraception.
Many women believe that their cycles will return to normal immediately after stopping the pill, IUD, or other hormonal birth control. However, the reality is your body may need time to reestablish ovulation—especially if you started birth control at a young age or took it for an extended period. In this in-depth discussion, we break down the science of hormonal birth control and its impact on ovulation, uterine lining health, and overall fertility.
In this episode, I interviewed Lara Briden, a Naturopathic Doctor & Author of Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual
About Lara Briden:
Lara Briden is a highly respected naturopathic doctor with over 25 years of experience in women’s health. As the author of the bestselling Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual, Lara has made significant contributions to the field of hormone health. She sits on several scientific advisory committees, including The Centre for Ovulation and Menstruation Research (CeMCOR) at the University of British Columbia. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Lara specializes in treating hormone-related health issues such as PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.
📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Birth Control Works & Different Types Explained – The difference between combined pills, progestin-only pills, hormonal IUDs, and injections.
✅ How Birth Control Affects Ovulation – Why hormonal contraceptives suppress ovulation and how long it takes for your body to restore natural cycles.
✅ Does the Pill Affect Uterine Lining & Implantation? – The potential impact of long-term progestin use on the uterus and how to support a healthy endometrial lining.
✅ The Truth About Post-Pill Syndrome – Understanding the delay in period return, anovulation, and potential nutrient deficiencies.
✅ How to Get Your Period & Ovulation Back After Birth Control – The best strategies, lifestyle changes, and supplements to support hormonal balance.
✅ Birth Control & Fertility Misconceptions – Debunking common myths about contraception and its effects on long-term reproductive health.
✅ Does Birth Control Affect Egg Quality? – How ovulation suppression impacts ovarian function and what you can do to restore fertility.
✅ Male Factor Fertility & Why It Matters – The role of sperm health in conception and why testing your partner is just as important.
🌱 Natural Ways to Support Fertility After Stopping Birth Control:
✔️ Nourish Your Body with the Right Nutrients – Zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and omega-3s are essential for hormone balance.
✔️ Seed Cycling for Hormone Regulation – Supporting estrogen & progesterone naturally through nutrition.
✔️ Tracking Ovulation Correctly – Using BBT, cervical mucus, and OPKs to confirm your cycle is back on track.
✔️ Acupuncture & Alternative Therapies – How holistic approaches can help regulate ovulation post-pill.
✔️ Reduce Stress & Support Your Adrenals – Managing cortisol levels to avoid further hormone disruption.
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