Healthy Hormones For Women Podcast

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time I’m going to answer your questions about using the copper IUD, whether it’s safe to eat phytochemicals, what strategies you can implement to deal with period pain, and more.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode121. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Why the copper IUD is safeSome of the side effects of using the copper IUDEating soy and phytoestrogensHow your menstrual cycle affects your bowel movementHealing the gutWhat causes dysmenorrhea and how to deal with it Key Takeaways:The copper IUD is a small t-shaped device that your gynecologist would insert into your uterus through the cervix. It’s non-hormonal so it may be your best choice. It’s 99.2% effective for up to 10 years.With copper IUD, there have been a significant number of women who have found they have really painful periods as a side effect, and sometimes longer periods with heavy bleeding.There’s also an increased chance of bacterial vaginosis whe