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Are birth control pills and other medications increasing your risk of hypothyroidism?

Long-term use of birth control pills may be putting women at much higher risk of developing an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the latest research showing a strong link between extended birth control use and thyroid dysfunction.

Tune in as Dr. Axe reveals:

• Shocking statistics on hypothyroidism rates in women taking birth control pills
• How birth control hormones deplete nutrients crucial for thyroid function
• Best natural remedies to support thyroid health if on birth control
• Top foods, herbs, and lifestyle tips to heal hypothyroidism

In this must-listen episode, you'll learn if you're at risk for thyroid issues, steps to protect yourself, and how to restore optimal thyroid function naturally. 

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Links: 

• https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e046607
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-estrogen-and-what-does-it-do-to-my-body-4142677
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-thyroid-gland-and-thyroid-hormones-4149834
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-binding-globulin-test-4691368
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/iodine-deficiency-overview-4582557
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands
• https://honehealth.com/edge/health/ashwagandha-and-thyroid-health/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6057754/
• https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/ 
• https://www.livestrong.com/article/483255-vitamin-b-complex-hypothyroidism
• https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7084 
• https://www.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046607

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