Birth Control at 40+: Support or Supression?

3 a.m. wake-ups. Heavy day-one flows that hijack your schedule. Mood swings that don't match your life. Sound familiar?
In this episode of Feel Better, Feel Great, Dr. Andrea McSwain, D.O. and Functional Medicine Clinician, gets real about birth control in your 40s and beyond—when it's smart, when to screen, and how to feel steady again.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• How to know if birth control is helping or masking deeper hormonal issues

• The truth about "perimenopause" and why it's often a bucket diagnosis

• The differences between progesterone-only, combined, and non-oral contraceptive options

• How to match the right method to your symptoms—mood swings, heavy flow, night sweats, or skin issues

• Foundational lifestyle and nutrition steps to support hormone balance naturally

• The essential labs and screenings every woman 40+ should consider before and during hormonal contraception

Dr. McSwain breaks down what conventional medicine gets right, what's often overlooked, and how to take back control of your hormone health—without guesswork.

✨ Whether birth control is your stabilizer or your bridge, this episode gives you the education and options you deserve.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.drmcswain.com/hormone-testing-rp
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