what makes birth control less effective

What Makes Birth Control Less Effective

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Birth Control, Hormonal Birth Control, Side Effects

Many women often wonder if taking supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of their birth control pills. The short answer is that while most supplements do not interfere with birth control, it’s still important to be informed about potential interactions—such as those that can occur when taking medications with birth control. Birth control pills work primarily by flooding the system …

serotonin deficiency symptoms

Serotonin Deficiency – What’s The Risk?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Brain Health, Hormonal Birth Control

Serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is one of the most talked-about neurotransmitters– molecules that help your nervous system communicate. You may know it as “the happy molecule” because of its role in regulating happiness, anxiety, and mood. The best-known indicators of low serotonin include depression and anxiety, but it plays a larger role in the body1 as well. …