Hormonal Birth Control Explained: How It Affects Ovulation, Hormone Balance, and Long-Term Regulation

Hormonal birth control suppresses ovulation and replaces natural hormone rhythms with synthetic signaling. Side effects may affect mood, metabolism, and gut health—especially after stopping birth control.

Fertility, Hormone Health, Hormones, Women's HealthMartina SturmJanuary 7, 2026Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine Hormonal Birth Control, Birth Control Side Effects, Stopping Birth Control, Hormonal IUD, Post Birth Control Hormone Imbalance, Ovulation Suppression, Women’s Hormone Regulation, Birth Control Recovery