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Symptoms of Endometriosis

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Endometriosis, Sex Hormones

…hormonal birth control. Women are often told that the birth control is the solution to her period problems, sometimes without a discussion about possible endometriosis. Women deserve to know that…

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Can You Get Pregnant Any Time of The Month?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…any time of the month When you should come off of birth control if you’d like to become pregnant What you should know about birth control and your fertility https://youtu.be/8idCG-9IMJs…

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Spironolactone For Acne

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing

…that I like to explore with my patients who have experienced acne after stopping birth control. These tactics work whether you’ve been on birth control or not. When you understand…

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Menstrual Migraine Relief

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Menstrual Cycle

…New onset of migraines can come with starting birth control or as part of post-birth control syndrome. Migraine with Aura and Birth Control Migraines with aura are contraindication to using…

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How to Increase Progesterone Levels Naturally

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…best to discuss hormone replacement therapy with a licensed medical provider who is trained in prescribing hormones. Birth Control and Progesterone It’s important to note that synthetic progestin in birth