A post birth control diary of weight loss, hair loss, skincare issues and more. Sharing my personal journey of getting off the pill in hopes that it may help you navigate the process or at the least know that you’re not alone in the craziness.
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13 Things to Know About Birth Control and Mood Swings
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No, Birth Control Can't Cause Infertility — Here's Why
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New Research Finds That With Obesity, the Problem Isn't an Excess of Fat but Its Loss of Function
Out of the 100 million women—almost 11 million in the United States alone—who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive
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Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous
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Goodbye Birth Control: The End of an Era — Everyday Pursuits
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Spotting Between Periods While on Birth Control
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Does birth control make you gain weight? - Flo
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Birth Control Can Affect Mood: 4 Ways to Feel Better
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A Surprising Way Birth Control Affects Your Health and Hormones
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13 Things to Know About Birth Control and Mood Swings
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Why Would My Period Be Late on Birth Control?