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Offering birth control pills, ibuprofen, and anti-depressants for every female complaint has led to a generation of women with gut issues, nutrient depletion, infertility and hormonal imbalances, and so much more.
Ibuprofen use, even if just a few times a week can cause gut inflammation, increased gut permeability, depletes melatonin, folate absorption, and B vitamins.
Ibuprofen has also been shown to delay ovulation and lower progesterone levels in women.
Ibuprofen has also been shown to delay ovulation and lower progesterone levels in women.
For women wanting to get pregnant, delaying ovulation can make this process even harder. But for all women, lowering progesterone is not good. Progesterone is our calming hormone and is protective against cancer. When low, you might see heavy periods, more cramping, PMS, etc...
Long term anti-depressant use has been shown to deplete B vitamins, CoQ10, Vitamin D conversion, and lower production of serotonin.
A recent study showed antidepressants do not improve quality of life. They are incredibly hard to get off of and increase the risk for osteoporosis
A recent study showed antidepressants do not improve quality of life. They are incredibly hard to get off of and increase the risk for osteoporosis
While anti-depressants have been helpful for some... they have been harmful for many. Long term use increases risk of heart attack by 14%, all cause death by 33%, fractures, dementia, diabetes, and nutrient depletion.
Birth control pills deplete magnesium, B vitamins, selenium, Vitamin C and E, and disrupt the gut microbiome.
These are synthetic hormones that are NOT the same as what our bodies produceโฆ.they cut off communication between our brain and ovaries and have long term consequences.
These are synthetic hormones that are NOT the same as what our bodies produceโฆ.they cut off communication between our brain and ovaries and have long term consequences.
Birth control pills are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC and increase infertility risk after coming off the pill. As well, birth control use before 19 has been associated with an increased lifetime risk of depression.
Offering band-aid solutions to women because a provider doesn't have the time or even the knowledge of how the body works and why hormonal imbalances occur is harming women
For all of the people that scream feminism and promote these harmful drugs..you are part of the problem.
For all of the people that scream feminism and promote these harmful drugs..you are part of the problem.
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