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In today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:What is Opill?Who can and who can't take it?Opill's benefits and side effectsThe impact of Opill on birth controlBirth control education for teensGut health and birth control pill effectivenessDr. Carrie Jones is a highly regarded naturopathic physician esteemed for her exceptional achievements in functional and integrative medicine. She holds the Chief Medical Officer position at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University. With over seventeen years of expertise, Dr. Jones has become a recognized authority in naturopathic endocrinology, earning board certification in this specialized area.Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guideThe Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSInstructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found hereThe Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.Guest Details:Dr. Carrie Jones’ WebsiteDr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Henry’s WebsiteDr. Kate Henry on LinkedInDr. Kate Henry on PodcastDr. Kate Henry on InstagramDr. Kate Henry on TwitterTimestamps:00:00 - Intro03:00 - Why is Opill a game-changer?04:17 - How does Opill work?09:28 - The risks around estrogen-containing birth control pills11:37 - Checking a practitioner before taking the Opill13:29 - Birth control side effects18:53 - Reducing birth control side effects21:39 - Why does the gut matter for hormonal health?25:05 - Tips for improving digestive health and mobility30:20 - The mini pill and progestin-only options for new mothers31:00 - Empowering preteens and teens to make informed decisions38:38 - Plan A, B, and C41:29 - Alternative uses and misconceptions of birth control pills
