Aug 15, 2018
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health—a root cause women’s medicine clinic where she specializes in the treatment of hormone disorders, including adrenal and thyroid conditions, and autoimmune disease. She is the leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the side effects and long term consequences associated with the use of the birth control pill. In her patient centered clinic, Dr. Brighten thrives on navigating the space between conventional and alternative medicine, all while working with patients to help them achieve optimum balance, health, and happiness.
Today Dr. Brighten discusses hormones and the Birth Control Pill. The side effects that can linger after stopping the pill, which she calls Post Birth Control Syndrome, can include anything from hair loss, acne, infertility or more. She shares what is needed in order to get your hormones back on track and gives us access to her Birth Control Quick Start Guide.