FFP 376 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Summer Replay Series | Dr. Miranda Naylor

Why do doctor’s prescribe the birth control for (literally) every menstrual cycle complaint? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. Naylor is a board-certified family physician, focused on preventive medicine and nutrition. As an osteopathic physician, she treats patients with a whole-person approach and has training in treating the body with hands-on techniques, called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). She became especially interested in fertility during the end of her residency training when she herself stopped hormonal contraception in an effort to get pregnant and didn’t get a period. Almost 2 years later, she continues her journey to naturally regain a healthy menstrual cycle and reflects on how western medicine addresses (or doesn’t address) this common issue. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Osteopathic medicine? Dr. Naylor shares how her own experience on hormonal contraceptives has shifted how she views prescribing them in her own practice Why type of training to medical Doctors typically receive regarding hormonal contraceptives? Why do Doctors typically recommend hormonal methods of birth control over non-hormonal methods? Why the official recommendation is for women to use hormonal contraceptives throughout most of their adult life up until approximately age 50 How are physicians typically educated regarding the side effects of hormonal contraceptives? What training are physicians given to the menstrual cycle and maintaining reproductive health? What is the best way to approach your doctor when you are seeking care outside of the traditional medical paradigm? Why advocating for yourself isn’t always easy How to approach your Doctor when he or she isn’t receptive to the treatment, medication or approach you wish to take Connect with Dr. Naylor You can connect with Dr. Naylor on her Website Resources mentioned Dr. Miranda Naylor (website) What is a DO? FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi-Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.