Heavy periods are COMMON but NOT NORMAL, and birth control is a band-aid approach that may temporarily cover up the problem…but it never truly fixes the root cause. It actually can make the problem worse long term. Heavy periods are often caused by: Estrogen dominance – too much circulating estrogen (often from poor detox, stress, or synthetic hormones) Low progesterone – without enough progesterone to balance estrogen, bleeding becomes heavier and longer Chronic stress – cortisol steals from yo

Birth Control Side Effects and Risks: Mental, Emotional, Physical