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 …

What Does DHEA do in the Body

What Does DHEA Do And When Should You Take It?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Adrenal, Balancing Your Hormones, Sex Hormones, Sex Hormones, Side Effects

When talking about cyclical hormones, estrogen is the star of the show, but did you know you need DHEA to make estrogen? DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in the body and is required for both estrogen and testosterone production.  If DHEA levels are low, you might notice low libido, fatigue, and other symptoms of low sex hormones. Low …