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"Since I had taken birth control for so long, I knew I would likely experience some side effects going off it, but I had no idea that I would almost go bald."
Lastly, make sure you're getting enough iron. "Iron-rich foods include meats, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Eating your non-heme ('plant-based') iron with vitamin C helps your body absorb that non-heme iron a bit better," Dr. Bala said.
"However, a lot of my patients opt not to be on birth control for several different reasons. Like any pharmaceutical, there are known side effects and birth control is no exception. There are also other non-hormonal birth control options like the copper IUD, and of course barrier methods like condoms, diaphragms, etc. Finding a birth control that works best for you and your situation is a conversation to have with your provider."
You can follow Dr. Bala on her website, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. She also offers online courses for learning more about your period and hormones.