04/14/2026
5 myths women are told about their
health ✨
1️⃣ Periods are meant to be painful:
• A period is a normal part of life. It is meant to be just that: normal
• Pain is a sign of underlying hormone imbalances that need help
• Low progesterone can contribute to painful cycles
• High estrogen and high testosterone can contribute to painful cycles
• Deeper testing and holistic support can help get to the root of the problem
2️⃣ HRT & Hysterectomies are the only way to manage menopause:
• Remember that menopause is NORMAL. It is meant to happen at a certain point in our lives.
• HRT is a bandaid to control symptoms, not the root of the problem
• Hysterectomies are often presented as the only option for many women to control the “problem.”
3️⃣ Birth Control is the only way to manage PCOS and Endometriosis:
• Did you know that 85% of women of reproductive age have taken BC for a reason other than pregnancy prevention:
• 31% took BC for cramps or menstrual pain
• 28% took BC for menstrual regulation
• 14% took BC for acne
• 4% took BC for endometriosis
• 11% took BC for other reasons
Women were not born deficient in birth control… they have hormonal imbalances screaming at them
4️⃣ Breast Cancer is genetic
• About 383,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026. And yet, according to the Cancer Research Center, approximately 5-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.
• This means that for approximately 363,850- 344,000, it is NOT due to genetic factors.
• And yet rates continue to climb and claim more lives year after year
• Birth control usage can increase risk by 20-30%
• But did you know that there are ways to test your hormones before these things happen?
5️⃣ Miscarriages “just happen”
• Women are innately & beautifully designed to create life. We are built for this
• Low levels of progesterone and HCG can lead to miscarriage
• Everything that affects progesterone levels such as high stress levels, high immune system stress, viral overload, gut health, & food allergies can alter progesterone levels. All should be considered
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