Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Egg Meets Sperm
Episode: The Truth About the Pill: Hidden Side Effects, Fertility Damage & The ‘Pill Hangover’ No One Talks About
Description: This is one of the most important conversations happening in women’s health right now. For decades, hormonal birth control has been prescribed as the default solution for everything from acne to cramps — often without any explanation of long-term consequences. Today, we unpack the truth: how the pill affects your body, your hormones, your fertility, your mental health, and even your future relationships.This episode dives deep into the science, the lived experiences, and the lesser-known side effects women face after years on synthetic hormones. If you’ve ever taken the pill, considered it, struggled to get...