97. Hormonaalisen ehkäisyn lopettaminen: miten tasapainotin hormonitoimintani luonnollisesti

20 May 2026 · 19 min
18:32

In this solo Finnish podcast episode, Sonja Hannus shares her personal journey of stopping hormonal contraception and the extensive process of naturally rebalancing her hormone system. She recounts deciding to quit the combined oral contraceptive at age 22, which triggered severe acne and led her to seek medical help. After multiple doctors, she underwent a strong isotretinoin (tretinoin) course that caused intense side effects—including dry lips, scalp, loss of libido, and a dramatic drop in hemoglobin to 59 g/L, requiring a blood transfusion. Realizing the medication’s toll, she stopped the drug and began a radical overhaul of her diet, coupled with a backpacking trip in Asia that caused significant weight loss. These changes, together with her earlier exposure to hormonal pills, left her endocrine system in a suppressed, erratic state, producing irregular menstrual cycles, abdominal cramps, and mood swings. A turning point came during a student exchange in rural South Africa, where she immersed herself in nature, yoga, and a community with open, spiritual energy. This experience sparked a reconnection with her feminine energy, a deeper awareness of her body’s cycles, and an interest in aligning her menstrual phases with lunar cycles. She studied ancient rituals linking moon phases to fertility, began tracking her cycle, and learned about the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Over time, she supported her body’s detox systems—gut, liver, and overall chemical load—recognizing that skin health reflects internal balance. Sonja critiques conventional healthcare for its lack of preventive, integrative approaches to hormonal health, noting gaps in understanding the gut‑hormone‑nervous system axis and the importance of feminine energy. She emphasizes that healing requires addressing root causes rather than quick pharmaceutical fixes. The episode concludes with an invitation to a free online coaching program where listeners can learn to take their hormonal health into their own hands, achieve regular cycles, and alleviate symptoms. Key takeaways: stopping hormonal contraception can trigger severe hormonal disruptions; medical treatments may have serious side effects; comprehensive diet, lifestyle, and spiritual practices can aid natural hormone rebalance; cycle awareness and lunar alignment can support regularity; conventional medicine often overlooks preventive, holistic strategies; community and coaching can fill the knowledge gap.

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