Hormonal birth control is often prescribed as a simple solution for PMS, irregular cycles, acne, or contraception. What is rarely explained is how these medications — including hormonal IUDs — suppress ovulation, alter hormone signaling, and affect the body far beyond the reproductive system. This article breaks down what hormonal birth control actually does, why symptoms may improve temporarily but return later, and how a root-cause approach supports long-term hormonal health.
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Read MorePersistent PMS symptoms are not random or “just part of being female.” When bloating, mood changes, fatigue, or pelvic discomfort intensify before menstruation, they reflect how ovulation, hormones, stress physiology, metabolism, and nervous system regulation are interacting. This article explores what PMS and PMDD symptoms reveal about underlying imbalance—and how a root-cause, systems-based approach supports more stable, predictable cycles.
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