The Dark Side of the Birth Control Pill

Find out the truth about birth control pills, and check out this natural alternative.  More videos on IUDs: ▶️ ▶️ 0:00 Introduction: The truth about birth control pills 0:23 Potential side effects of birth control pills  1:13 How birth control pills work  2:50 Comparing birth control options  4:15 What to do if you’re on birth control pills Let’s talk about the potential dangers associated with taking birth control pills.  There is no real estrogen or progesterone in birth control pills. Instead, there are synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone that have been altered to mimic these hormones. But, there can be side effects.  Increased risks associated with birth control pills: • Heart attacks  • High blood pressure  • Stroke  • Blood clots  • Breast cancer  • Dementia  • Depression  • Acne  • Mood swings  • Lupus  • Weigh