Presenter: Jolene Brighten, ND

Original Date: March 19, 2022

While the pill was designed primarily to prevent pregnancy and elicit its effect on the HPQ axis, it has far reached systematic effects. The impact on mood, gut health, and cardiometabolic heath is a topic in which all prescribers should be informed. We will discuss the key systems the pill can affect, how to evaluate and screen for who is at risk and considerations for postpartum. We will also discuss how to safely support your patient in their choice to use this form of birth control.

1.0 General, 0.25 Pharmacology, and 0.25 Ethics (Total 1.5 CEUs) approved by OBNM