51. Understanding Birth Control with Dr. Zen

Over 10 million women are currently using hormonal birth control as a form of contraception and with the CDC website suggesting women should continue using it until the age of menopause, we wanted to sit down and gain a deeper understanding of the world of birth control with hormone and fertility expert, Dr. Zen.

In this episode, we discuss the different types of birth control that are on the market, the pros and cons of each, and the common misconceptions related to hormonal birth control. We also cover making the contraception decisions that are best for you, ways to support your body while transitioning off of hormonal birth control, alternatives available if you decide to not use hormonal birth control as a form of contraception, and hormonal birth control's link to low libido, anxiety, and depression.

As always, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling empowered & more connected to your body.

Dr. Alissia Zenhausern, NMD (or Dr. Zen for short) is a licensed naturopathic doctor and the founder of NMD Wellness of Scottsdale. She focuses on helping women get back into the driver's seat of their own health. She believes in helping educate, inspire and empower women to better understand their health and their hormones. From getting off the pill, PCOS, fertility, and postpartum care, Dr. Zen helps women have a voice in their own health. She has been featured as a lead expert in wellness in Instyle Magazine, Shape, and Forbes and truly believes in empowering women to optimize their health naturally. 

Links From Our Chat:
Natural Cycles - Non-hormonal birth control app using basal temperature monitoring 
Flo - Ovulation calendar, period tracker, and fertility app 
Premom Ovulation App - the app that your providers can access data from (Dr. Zen recommended)