{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic","title":"Birth Control Side Effects No One Warned You About: Attraction, Hormones and Fertility | Dr. Taz","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0bff470d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1699,"description":"What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time.\n\nIf you’re navigating hormone symptoms, birth control decisions, or long-term reproductive health and want deeper support, join the Circle here:\n👉 https://holplus.co/circle\n\nBirth control can affect hormone balance, inflammation, fertility, gut health, mood, and metabolism.\nLearn more about related conditions and support here:\nHormone Imbalance: https://holplus.co/conditions/hormone-imbalance/\nFertility Support: https://holplus.co/conditions/fertility-support/\nInflammation: https://holplus.co/conditions/inflammation/\nIn this episode, Dr. Taz explains the holistic birth control conversation every woman should have before staying on the pill or choosing another contraception option long term. You’ll learn how birth control may affect inflammation markers, nutrient levels, gut health, testosterone, ovarian reserve, and even how you feel and make decisions.\nIf you’ve been on birth control for years, are considering starting the pill, or are helping a daughter make informed choices, this episode will help you understand what to ask, what to test, and how to support your body.\nIn this episode, we cover:\nHow birth control may affect inflammation\nThe difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraception\nHow the pill may influence mood, libido, metabolism, and testosterone\nWhy nutrient testing matters before and during birth control\nThe connection between birth control, gut health, and ovarian reserve\nWhat labs to consider before choosing contraception\nHow diet, sleep, stress, and holistic support can protect hormone health\nThis is not about fear. It’s about choosing wisely, understanding your body, and making birth control decisions with the full picture in mind.\n\nStay...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dk3-2MWMfnX775_3EJvEAYePX2gPGqNcU4lUBYgbkNg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OTFk/YjRmODQxYmQxMDdk/ZGY4NmNhYmQ3YWRi/ZmFmMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}