Birth Control and Nutrition How Hormonal Birth Control Affects Nutrition Different forms of birth control can influence: - Nutrient absorption and needs - Metabolism - Cycle-related symptoms - Energy levels --- Types of Hormonal Birth Control Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - Birth control pills (the Pill) - Patch - Vaginal ring - Contains estrogen + progestin Progestin-Only Options - Progestin-only pill (mini-pill) - Hormonal IUD (Mirena, etc.) - Im...

Birth Control and Nutrition How Hormonal Birth Control Affects Nutrition Different forms of birth control can influence: - Nutrient absorption and needs - Metabolism - Cycle-related symptoms - Energy levels --- Types of Hormonal Birth Control Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - Birth control pills (the Pill) - Patch - Vaginal ring - Contains estrogen + progestin Progestin-Only Options - Progestin-only pill (mini-pill) - Hormonal IUD (Mirena, etc.) - Im...