Herbal support for transitioning off hormonal birth control

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Have you ever wondered what herbs may be supportive for the transition from hormonal birth control to natural cycles again?

It's actually not something that's talked about much. 

But herbs can be wonderful allies to help cultivate an optimal foundation for our sex hormones to begin circulating naturally again, both for overall system support and symptomatic relief.

And they can also help further along the way if your cycle doesn't return or you notice they're irregular or have other symptoms coming up. 

The truth is, up to 80% of people will begin menstruating again with no extra effort within 3 months after coming off birth control. 

So really, the point is not "what can you do to bring your cycles back?" but instead it's more

"how can you nourish and support your body with herbs to adapt and adjust to these changes so it has what it needs to encourage optimal hormonal health?"

That's the first step. 

So focusing on optimal nutrition, nourishing herbs, herbs that help when adapting to change, liver support and making sure you're eliminating every day are most helpful.

I share all about what this means and many examples for you to get started with (and so much more - as usual!) in today's episode.



Listen to learn:

• why you might choose to go off hormonal birth control
•  the first steps to take (hint: this involves cycle tracking!)
• what nutrition and supplements are essential when coming off hormonal birth control
• the four primary categories of herbs to focus on to support the transition
• herbs for common symptoms when discontinuing hormonal birth control
• how long to wait and what to do when your cycles don't come back or are irregular

Resources: 

• FREE GUIDE: Track Your Cycle Naturally (Fertility Awareness)
• Episode 4: Herbal spotlight on tulsi
  
• Episode 5: Are you ovulating? (And why that matters)
• Episode 11: Herbal spotlight on dandelion
• Episode 17: How stress messes with your hormones
• Episode 22: Herbal spotlight on nettles
• Episode 32: Herbal spotlight on motherwort
• Episode 36: Blood building herbs
• Episode 40: Herbal spotlight on schisandra
• Episode 44: Herbal bitters & hormonal health
• Episode 58: How does your gut health relate to hormones?
• Episode 68: Herbal spotlight on milky oats 
   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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Learn to track your cycle and listen to your own body wisdom - Track Your Cycle Simply in 3 Easy Steps Guide (click here)  

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