I have Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene joining me for part 1 of a two-part series today. We discuss female anatomy, the pros and cons of birth control, the importance of informed consent, and how to support women who choose to take birth control.

Next week, in part 2, we will continue discussing how to support women who choose to take birth control and get into which non-hormone birth control options are best. We will also share non-toxic feminine care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances.

Pros of birth control

It allows women to control pregnancy
It can alleviate some symptoms of hormonal problems
It can alleviate heavy bleeding and pain

Cons of birth control

It may cause PMS, PMDD, PCOS, and more
It gets prescribed for issues other than pregnancy in the female population
It does not get to the root of hormonal problems
It causes B vitamin depletion

About Dr. Anderson and Dr. Kleene:

Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene are chiropractors at Back In Line Family Chiropractic in Hiawatha IA.

Dr. Anderson specializes in pediatric and maternal health, with trainings including a CACCP from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Neuro emotional technique, and Mercier Therapy.

In addition to Dr. Kleene's many chiropractic and myofascial trainings, she has a Diplomat from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Both doctors passionately guide patients from a holistic perspective, whether it’s through pain or wellness planning.

In this episode:

Why learning about the female anatomy is important for women’s health. (7:14)(9:10)
The pros and cons of birth control. (11:30)
How hormonal birth control works. (15:24)
What is informed consent? (18:59)
Why is informed consent such a big issue? (21:34)
The mental health and physical risks of hormonal birth control. (23:47)
The genetic risk factors related to oral contraceptives. (27:30)
The cons of long-term hormonal birth control use. (28:25)
Non–traditional ways to support women on birth control. (30:39)
What you can do right now to support yourself if you are on birth control. (33:41)