THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!! Reposted from @fertilityfriday - 💊THE PILL DOES NOT TREAT, FIX, OR CURE ANYTHING💊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm sure it's controversial to say that, but now I've said it so here goes... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is a difference between identifying the ROOT CAUSE (underlying factor) that is causing a person to have symptoms (i.e. acne, painful periods, irregular bleeding, abnormal bleeding, amenorrhea, PMS symptoms, depression, anxiety, abdominal cramping, etc. etc.) and simply COVERING UP the symptoms with drugs — versus actually ADDRESSING IT 👍🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the record, the pill is not a cure, and it does not fix anything ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The pill masks symptoms, otherwise making it look like we have solved the problem when it's still there. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If a woman has irregular cycles, and is only getting her period every 2-3 months (for example), the pill will give her regular withdrawal bleeding EVERY 28 DAYS ... but did it solve the underlying problem that was causing her to have delayed ovulation? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When she is ready to get off the pill and start her family, she will be faced with the same issue — irregular periods, delayed ovulation — because the pill was only MASKING THE PROBLEM. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now I know the pill offers relief for many women because it reduces the symptoms they were experiencing before. If you had acne, painful periods, severe PMS, irregular cycles (and the list goes on...) the pill can be a source of great relief. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As long as you understand that you have NOT addressed the real reason why you had these symptoms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your menstrual cycle (with regular ovulation) is a VITAL SIGN. When your cycle is off it's an indication of a deeper issue you should be paying attention to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taking the pill is like putting a piece of tape over your fire alarm when you have a grease fire burning in your kitchen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You are simply silencing your #fifthvitalsign instead of paying attention to it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What have you learned about your body by paying attention to your cycles? Let us know in the comments below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grab a copy of #TheFifthVitalSign to learn more #FertilityFriday #birthcontrol - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pk0E_BXVM/?igshid=dbsm4dwjfk68
