12. Hormonaalinen ehkäisy - uhka vai mahdollisuus?

15 Apr 2024 · 36 min
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15 Apr 2024 · 36 min

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In this Up Level Podcast episode, host Sonja Hannus – a wellbeing coach and self‑taught researcher – opens a candid, critical conversation about hormonal contraception. She begins with a disclaimer that she is not a medical professional, then explains why hormonal birth control is so entrenched in Finnish society and health care, pointing to the influence of the pharmaceutical industry and the habit of prescribing hormones for a wide range of conditions (PCOS, endometriosis, acne, irregular periods, iron deficiency, etc.). Sonja shares her own story of receiving the combined oral contraceptive at age 15, describing the social pressure to “be cool” and the lack of information about side‑effects. She outlines the main hormonal methods (combined pills, mini‑pills, hormonal IUD, ring, patch) and their common mechanism – suppression of the natural ovarian cycle – and introduces the concept of “fake bleeding” used to mask the hormonal shutdown. The bulk of the episode consists of personal testimonies (both Sonja’s and listener comments) describing a wide spectrum of adverse effects: severe acne, mood swings, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, migraines, panic attacks, vulvodynia, menstrual irregularities, and long‑term fertility concerns. She questions why such side‑effects are rarely discussed and why non‑hormonal alternatives are not presented more often. The discussion moves to possible non‑hormonal options (condoms, fertility‑awareness methods, copper IUD) and the pros/cons of each, while also critiquing the commercial push for hormonal products. Sonja then shifts to recovery: how the body can cleanse and restore natural hormone balance after stopping hormonal contraception. She recommends dietary changes (eliminating processed foods, increasing fiber and legumes), lifestyle practices (sleep, circadian rhythm, movement), and specific supplements (omega‑3, vitamin D). She promotes her own e‑book “Oppaasi terveeseen hormonitoimintaan” as a guide to restoring cycle health, offering a discount code. The episode ends with a call for listeners to share their experiences, a reminder that contraception is still important for many, and an invitation to future topics. Overall, the episode blends personal narrative, critical analysis of systemic factors, a survey of listener experiences, and practical advice for those who wish to discontinue hormonal contraception and restore natural hormonal function.

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