People choose to come off the pill for a number of different reasons. Some have been on it since adolescence and have changed their mind about being on it. Others are thinking about starting a family. Some want to see if the issues that they were put on the pill for are still there. 

Many women start working with me because they are worried about what will happen when they come off the pill. The birth control pill is sometimes prescribed to manage concerns like acne, painful periods, heavy periods, irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis etc. It can bring some much needed relief to women dealing with difficult symptoms related to their cycle. That being said, it’s entirely possible for symptoms to come back after coming off the birth control pill and some women are interested in getting support for these symptoms in other ways. 

There’s a lot that naturopathic medicine has to offer in this area. Dietary changes, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, lifestyle changes and acupuncture can play a role in managing a multitude of women’s health issues, improving acne and preparing for a healthy pregnancy.    

If you’re worried about your acne or period problems coming back with a vengeance post-pill or you want to start preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy, reach out to me and we can discuss how naturopathic medicine can help you through this transition.