Birth Control vs. Hormone Replacement Therapy: Which Makes Sense for Your Perimenopause Symptoms?
As a healthcare provider and women’s health advocate, I am a firm supporter of both birth control and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Both can be powerful tools for managing hormonal changes, improving quality of life, and addressing a range of health concerns. However, many of my patients find themselves at a crossroads between the two, […]
Postpartum Mental Health: The Role of Copper, Choline, and Hormonal Balance
The postpartum period is a time of profound transformation—physically, emotionally, and mentally. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve worked with countless mothers navigating this delicate stage, and I often hear the same questions: These brave and honest reflections are more common than you might think. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 1 in 7 mothers, and postpartum […]
The Hidden Side Effects of Birth Control
What You Need to Know As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I fully embrace the role that combined oral contraceptives (COCs) can play in women’s health. For many of my patients, COCs offer significant benefits—improved hormonal regulation, reduced menstrual pain, clearer skin, and even a better mood. However, I also see patients who experience unexpected and […]
