Birth control

The good and bad of birth control

“Birth control is bad.” 💊 A strong statement — but here’s why it’s being said: When we flood our bodies with synthetic hormones, we disrupt the entire endocrine system. It didn’t give women more freedom. It gave us more side effects. More hormonal imbalances. Higher cancer risks. And long-term consequences we’re still uncovering. Women deserve real informed consent — not just a prescription. | Upper Cumberland Midwifery Services, LLC

The shocking side effects of the birth control pill💊🤯 What people think: 1️⃣ Prevents pregnancy: This is true, but that’s not all it does. It 2️⃣ Fixes period pain: It only hides the symptoms for a while. 3️⃣ Clears skin: When you stop, your acne can get worse than before. 4️⃣ Regulates hormones: It replaces them with synthetics instead. 5️⃣ Makes life easier: Only until you come off, and the issues start showing up. What it actually does: 1️⃣ It stops your ovaries from working: Your hormones