57 | Why Suppressing Ovulation Isn't Health Care: PCOS, Fertility & Root-Cause Healing

In this podcast episode, Dr. Kayla Borchers and Haley Yeager discuss the importance of understanding women's health, particularly in relation to fertility and the use of birth control. Haley shares her personal journey with the birth control pill and her eventual diagnosis of PCOS, emphasizing the need for women to advocate for their health and seek alternatives to hormonal contraceptives. The discussion covers the benefits of natural family planning, the physiological impacts of suppressing ovulation, and the importance of educating young women about their bodies. They also touch on postpartum cycle charting and the significance of trusting one's intuition in health matters. For optimizing cervical mucus and other fertility biomarkers mentioned on today's pod, join Holistically Well Preconception with Dr. Kayla and a team of functional medicine practitioners! Use code POD20 for 20% off. https://drkaylaborchers.com/preconception/  Takeaways: The birth control pill often serves as a temporary solution rather than a cure for fertility issues. Understanding one's cycle is crucial for overall health and fertility. Women should be empowered to advocate for their health and seek alternative options to hormonal birth control. Connect with Haley: Listen to Truth & Fertility Podcast and connect with Haley @truthandfertility Want to learn the Creighton Method? Work with Haley! https://truthandfertility.com/  Connect with Dr.Kayla:  Read the related Holistically Well Blog Post  Instagram  Website