“There’s absolutely no way I can risk getting pregnant,” a few will say bluntly, or “I’ve tried other methods, and this is what works best for me.” Others are wary about going off the pill because they have read about the symptoms that can occur with post-birth control syndrome (PBCS), like anxiety, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. But, absolutely no pressure. This is your body and your life, and I trust you know how to live it best. If you need to stay on the pill a little bit longer, I want to help you keep your body as safe and as healthy as possible while you do. Wherever you are on your journey, I want to provide you with the best tools to help you. That’s why I wrote Beyond the Pill: To help you understand what those hormonal symptoms mean, how the pill is affecting your body, and what to do if you either need to stay on it or are ready to get off it. But don’t panic if you’re not ready to ditch the pill. You can support your body and minimize side effects with these seven strategies: My goal is to help you decode and solve hormone symptoms, minimize the side effects of the pill, and take back your hormone health. Even if you decide to stay on the pill—hey, I’m totally cool with that—these seven strategies can minimize its side effects and keep you feeling fabulous. If you do decide to eventually get off the pill, you’ll have fewer issues making that transition if you’ve been employing the strategies shared here.
