#050 Hormonal Birth Control, Non Hormonal Birth Control and Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Lara Briden

 In this episode Dr. Becky Campbell chats with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lara Briden. She is the author of best selling books, Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has 25 years of experience in women’s health and currently treats women with PCOS, PMS, Endometriosis, Perimenopause and other period and hormonal related health problems. Lara informs us on different complications that arise from the use of birth control and the common health challenges when coming off it. We also talk about progesterone deficiency, hormone replacement therapy and more.    TOPICS: Meet Dr. Lara Briden (01:05) Complications with birth control (03:56) Coming off of birth control (14:15) Progesterone and progestin (20:26) Signs of progesterone deficiency (24:54) Hormone replacement therapy (31:18) Non-hormonal birth control options (37:07)   MORE FROM THE HEALTH BABES:   Did you know? You have a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes, with a giveaway in every episode! Leave a review to win, and don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes! Find more from Dr. Lara Briden at larabriden.com Follow Lara on Instagram @larabriden Check out Lara’s blog HERE Listen to the Lara Briden Podcast Purchase The Period Repair Manual   Find more from Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn at DrBeckyCampbell.com Consult with us one on one HERE   Follow Dr. Becky and Dr. Krystal on Instagram @drbeckycampbell and @drkrystalhohn, follow the Health Babes Podcast @healthbabespodcast Find us on Facebook, on Pinterest, and on YouTube   Get resources on how best to support your thyroid HERE Wondering if you have histamine intolerance? Take THIS QUIZ and receive a free histamine guide Get answers to your health questions HERE   Wondering if you have histamine intolerance? Take THIS QUIZ and receive a free histamine guide Get answers to your health questions HERE