Had enough of the side effects of hormonal birth control?
You do have other options.
Here are my top 5 picks for the best methods of non-hormonal natural birth control.
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Is It Normal Period Pain or Endometriosis?
Do you suffer bad period pain?  You shouldn’t have to.
Period pain is common, so we tend to think it just goes with the territory of having periods. But “normal” period pain should not prevent you from going about your day. And “normal” period pain should disappear with simple treatments like dairy-free and zinc.
Put it this way: If pain doesn’t disappear with simple treatments, then it’s not normal period pain. It’s strong period pain and could mean you have endometriosis or adenomyosis.
Why Zinc Is My Favorite Prescription for Healthy Periods
Looking for a simple solution for period problems? Before you reach for a women’s supplement like chaste tree or natural progesterone, consider the humble mineral zinc.
Zinc is effective treatment for acne, PCOS, period pain, and many other periods problems. It’s the supplement I prescribe most often for women’s health (second only to magnesium).
Read moreWhy Zinc Is My Favorite Prescription for Healthy Periods
The Right Way to Test Progesterone with Your Cycle
The next time your doctor orders a progesterone test, stop a minute and ask: “When is the right day to do this test?”
If you have a longer cycle, you can expect to have almost no progesterone for the majority of the menstrual cycle–and that’s normal! You could even have no progesterone on day 21.
Here’s what need to know about progesterone testing.