In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses a controversial article published by the Washington Post that criticizes women for blaming symptoms like weight gain, depression, and fertility struggles on the birth control pill. The article claims that women are getting misinformation online and suggests that balancing hormones is a cash grab. Dr. Danielle expresses her frustration with the article and highlights the importance of empowering women to take control of their bodies and explore alternative options for hormonal health. She also mentions the positive response from women in the comment section, sharing their own experiences and success stories. Takeaways The Washington Post article criticizes women for blaming symptoms on the birth control pill and suggests that they are getting misinformation online. Dr. Danielle emphasizes the importance of empowering women to take control of their bodies and explore alternative options for hormonal health. The article undermines the work of professionals in the hormonal health field and dismisses the scientifically proven side effects of the pill. Women in the comment section of the article share their own experiences and success stories, highlighting the positive impact of exploring holistic approaches to hormonal health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:28 Summary of the Washington Post Article 01:24 Misinformation and Symptoms 03:19 Positive Impact of Hormonal Health Changes 04:19 Political Aspect of the Article 04:48 OB's Approach to IUD Insertion 06:44 Harmful Effects of the Article 07:14 False Information about PCOS and Fertility 08:11 Negative Effects of the Pill 09:04 Introduction and Birthday Giveaway 09:32 Previous Winner's Success Story 09:58 Announcement of New Giveaway ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support