Quit The Pill Successfully - Tips for Balancing Hormones After Birth Control Pills

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So many women would like to quit birth control pills but are afraid of the side effects of stopping hormonal contraception: anything from heavy periods and menstrual cramps to acne outbreaks. Luckily, there are a few herbs, supplements, and lifestyle changes that can make the transition so much quicker and easier.
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[@aelloenah]

I am from Germany and my gynecologist actually recommended Vitex (German: Mönchspfeffer) to a friend who was not ovulating after quitting the pill and I heard the same from many friends who had issues with hormonal imbalances or irregular cycles. I personally took the pill (okay actually almost all kinds of birth control pills on the market) for about 15 Years, since I was 14 when the doctors prescribed it to me because of my severe acne. Since i went off the pill over 1,5 years ago I have the worst problems. Despite the slow return of my acne (mainly on my back, where i've never ever had problems before) my main problem is a massive hair loss, which i think is quite normal for half a year or so after stopping the pill - but definetely not for that long period of time. Aditionally i have a lot of hair growth on my face and prolonged cycles. All this together made me think that i probably suffer from PCOS. So after all gynecoologists and dermatologists suggested to me that the only solution to get rid off these problems is the return to the pill - no matter if my problem is called PCOS or whatever - i decided to consult an endocrinologist. The result was, that from the hormones in my blood, thyroid, testosterone, Vitamin D... etc. there is no evidence for PCOS. I was desperate cause i thought after all this endless and helpless consultations of dermatologists and gyneocologists that i finally found the key to my problem. No I have to wait for my next cycle to make an additional test for adrenogenital syndrome which might cause my problems. All in all i am a nerveous wreck and after i am left with 1/3 (if at all) of my hair i really cosider going back on the pill and quit this story, although my initial plan was to get rid of this artificial hormones :( Anyway after my research if found some evidence, that Vitex can amplify hair loss and hormonal acne - that's why I personally have never tried it.

[@larissab.4674]

aelloenah Wie hoch bzw. niedrig ist denn dein Progesteron? Mein Testosteron war auch nie besonders erhöht aber in letzter Zeit ist mein DHEA rapide angestiegen und mein Testosteron ist jetzt auch höher als vorher, wenn auch nicht abnormal hoch. Ansonsten sieht es bei mir aus wie bei dir 😂 ist schon sehr traurig.. mein Frauenarzt meint auch die Pille ist die Lösung aber davon hab ich sehr schlimme Magenprobleme bekommen also werd ich die sicher nicht wieder nehmen. Langsam bin ich mit den Nerven am Ende. Wenn es nicht PCOS ist dann weiß ich auch nicht mehr weiter

[@Mimi19988]

Hey ❤️ Im a girl who's hormones are very imbalanced, I was told I have pcos and the doctors were ALWAYS basically forcing the pill on me which I'm a natural type of girl I don't like that, I've been battling with this for years , and for the last 5 months I haven't been able to get my period, and i haven't been able to conceive in the last two years, I am a little over weight which I know that is one reason for the imbalance , but back to the pill, I would always just ignore what the doctors tell me until recently I was like whatever I can try them, but now that I have them I'm scared to take them , I REALLY don't want too, do you recommend me taking them for a while just do my hormones will have a little balance and stop then try to get my body to balance them by themselves or try other natural ways to and forget the pill, thanks ❤️

[@Vitalivesfree]

The birth control pill does nothing else but mask the problem, so that when you come off it one day, the issue will be even greater than before. It definitely doesn't balance hormones. Quite the opposite. But of course I'm not a doctor, I can't tell you what to do or give you personal advice. One thing I can recommend though is checking your thyroid. Low thyroid messes up all the hormones, causes infertility, irregular periods heavy periods, endometriosis, and so many other things. So many women suffer needlessly because their thyroid is low and they don't know it. xx

[@partygirlbg]

Amazing video, thank you very much! Thanks to you Vitex helped me! :)

[@ShareseVHatch]

Excellent!! Thank you!

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Vita!!! Thank you for being this wonderful source of information for us! I am sure it will help many women out there. Were were you 10+ years ago, when l quit the pill? I remember my body haywire then, and what's even more upsetting, I lost 50% off my hair and it never grew back.. it was was worse than post pregnancies!

[@Vitalivesfree]

+Green Life In Dublin Oh no, I'm so sorry you had to go through it! 😥 To be honest, hair loss was also one of my side effects of quitting the pill, but luckily I had lots of hair, so it wasn't that visible. I reckon I also lost around 40-50% of my hair during the first three years. I can feel it slowly thickening up now, but it's going to take ages. 💖

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

I miss my hair! I wish I knew about those things before I even started taking the pill, I feel that the price is very high for us to pay. And I am talking not just about the hair, the damage is great on the whole body.

[@Vitalivesfree]

+Green Life In Dublin Your hair is amazingly beautiful though. I adore it! I can't even imagine what it looked like before the hair loss if it's looking that good now. 💖

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Haha, thanks! Yes, my hairdresser tells me I have enough for two people

[@debbrahblain3192]

This video is AMAZING!!!!

[@ivyfeenix]

When I got off of the depo shot (after years of being on) I was having a hard time getting pregnabt. I took vitex and got pregnant soon after. So glad I found it when I did.

[@Vitalivesfree]

That's amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@tribinslibrary]

Wow! I recently started taking a prenatal vitamin and was wondering why I was breaking out recently. It has folic acid in it! Time to find a new vitamin lol

[@Vitalivesfree]

It might also be the B12. I made a video about it recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpyVo2VsotZjaJY. xx

[@saimajunaid2794]

this is 4 yrs of my marriage but I still unable to concieve , dr. say my all reports are normal, plz someone help me

[@Vitalivesfree]

Hope you conceive very, very soon!

[@cheyenneb.8698]

I’ve recently read a book called take charge of your fertility. It’s says in the book that a common reason why women can’t conceive is due to being unaware of when they’re ovulating. Everyone assumes it’s 14 days after your period but it differs from one woman to the next. The book also mentions that keeping track of waking temperatures could help hone in on when you do ovulate. I highly recommend this book so much info. I’m not saying this is definitely it but maybe reading this book helps you open your eyes to the reproductive system...

[@cindyaronowitz9949]

Vitex gave me a panic attack

[@Vitalivesfree]

Vitex is definitely not for everyone. Just like any natural remedy.

[@ashleycerullo1456]

They put me on a progesterone only implant and a month after I developed rosacea and a ton of food allergies and chemical intolerances. It's been 2 years and I'm pregnant now dealing with all these health issues. Do u have any suggestions?

[@Vitalivesfree]

Options are quite limited while you're pregnant, but make sure your progesterone levels are good. And after the baby is born, definitely keep an eye on your hormone levels and address them with herbs if necessary, things like Vitex, shatavari, maca, etc.

[@midhatfarrukh5544]

Hi Vita, I tried the bc patch in December 2019 for one month and it made me feel awful so I stopped it. I have had my periods as normal since then, however around February I noticed my skin breaking out and my hair started to fall. We are now in June and my skin is awful and my hair is still falling. Can trying contraception for a month cause this? I had my blood tests done recently and my LH,FSH, testosterone and estrogen came back normal. However I got told that I’m highly deficient in iron, vitamin D and folic acid so I’ve been given supplements for all these. Been taking the supplements for a month now and it’s not changed my acne or hair loss at all. I’m just not sure if the patch can cause all of these issues? please please respond! I’m suffering from severe depression due to all of these issues and I don’t want to go on the antidepressants that my doctor keeps pushing on me.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Contraceptive conception could cause symptoms like this, even after a short time. It does take the body a lot of time to regain the balance. It could have also affected your thyroid function, it could have disrupted your gut bacteria balance. Hair mineral analysis test could also be very helpful, it would show if you're deficient or have too much of anything.

[@jannykimani8067]

I was on depo last year 2019may and till now u have been not able to conceive help

[@Vitalivesfree]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. If I were you, I'd check my progesterone and estrogen levels to see if everything is in balance. ❤️

[@Reverie305]

Thank you so much. Great video! ❤️

[@Vitalivesfree]

Thank you for watching!

[@LiveDangerously77]

Vita.. you're my hero.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Thank you for watching my videos!

[@user-pv3qk7qi1w]

Great video! Do you have any experience with ginkgo biloba and pms/hormonal imbalance?

[@Vitalivesfree]

No, not really. I've never tried it for that purpose.

[@kiow]

I just came off birth control (was on it for 2 years for irregular periods) and started vitex. The first month on vitex was amazing, i got instant benefits and my period was regular. The second month and third month my period only lasted 1 day and this month it never came. Is this normal?

[@Vitalivesfree]

It could be just because you came off the pill. It takes a while for periods to normalise But it could also be Vitex. I spent a lot of time reading through forums and women's experiences. I read quite a few similar to yours, where periods disappeared for a couple of months while Vitex was sorting out the hormones. I'd probably just wait and see what happens with the next period or two. If it still doesn't normalise, then it's probably a good idea to investigate further, starting from checking the levels of your hormones. Remember, I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving you medical advice. It's just what I would do myself. xx

[@НикитаБелов-о2п]

Thank you for these tips! I've been on HBC for 4 years. I don't have any sex drive, I feel depressed, I'm tired of being dependent on the pills. My dream is to wean off birth control without breakouts! Did you personally manage to totally avoid breakouts using these tips?

[@Vitalivesfree]

When I quit the pill 6 years ago, I wasn't aware of these tips yet, so it wasn't easy for me. However, at that time my skin was breaking out all the time, with the pill or without. I wouldn't say that quitting the pill made any difference. But now that I know there are so many ways to help yourself, I believe it's possible to avoid major breakouts when getting off the pill. Good luck!

[@larissab.4674]

I'm from Germany and sadly my doctor never mentioned vitex. I did my own research and am taking it now but I don't think any doctor would have ever recommended it to me. According to them the pill is the solution.. very annoying 😒 I have yet to find a good doctor

[@larissab.4674]

Lovely video! Thank you for putting all this work into your channel and blog posts❤️

[@Vitalivesfree]

That's just sad! The "business" is taking over. :-( I'm glad that you're on the right track now. I agree with you, I also have yet to find a good, honest doctor.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Thank YOU for supporting me and watching my videos! xx

[@larissab.4674]

I think a lot of doctors just aren't open to any kind of change. They think what they learned has got to be the only way and that natural kinds of treatment are some mumbo jumbo that won't work anyway. Also, so many cases are generalized and just not looked into further because "you don't fall into all the criteria". This has happened to me so often and I cannot understand how someone who's profession it is to help people can be so ignorant to the actual underlying problem

[@Vitalivesfree]

Most doctors and scientists have something I call "God Syndrome". :-) When you spend so many years studying (not learning, there's a major difference there), it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you know more than other people and that your knowledge is somehow superior, that you have all the answers, etc. It's sad but true. In reality, the more you learn, the more you understand how little science actually knows about the human body. There are still so many things that we don't understand. xx

[@loririvers7799]

I have been on the implanon for three years and I have not started my period for three months now. You have any info for me to get my period. Also my pregnancy test all have been negative. I had regular periods before birth control. I had removed the birth control three months ago.

[@Vitalivesfree]

I replied to your other comment. But in general, I would recommend checking your progesterone and estradiol levels to know where you stand. Then you'll know exactly what's out of balance, and then you can address it. It's impossible to guess.

[@ariane7520]

Thank you for this video! So would you recomend taking zinc in the morning and copper in the evening?

[@Vitalivesfree]

I'd do the opposite, as zinc helps you sleep but copper can be energising.

[@ariane7520]

@@Vitalivesfree thank you!

[@kariquick5148]

Would using a biodentical progesterone cream have the same effects on the body? Would these suggestions help balance hormones after a hysterectomy ?

[@Vitalivesfree]

+Kari Quick Yes, Vitex can help after hysterectomy. In fact, if you Google it, there are tons of hysterectomy sites and forums talking about it. It seems to be one of the most popular treatments. Bioidentical progesterone would have a similar effect I suppose but there is some controversy around it, that's why I didn't mention it. Vitex seems to be a safer choice, but you might need both. Of course I must remind you that this is not medical advice. xx

[@meelahmak]

thank you so so much for sharing all of this info! I have a question that I emailed to you seeking an opinion on my worsening fibroid condition. I look forward to your reply and the email was sent with my name at gmail. Thank you!

[@Vitalivesfree]

I'll reply very soon.

[@TheJVera1]

I started the pill about 5-6 months ago. I didn’t want to buy vasectomies are expensive. So decided to go for it until we were ready for that step. I just stopped the pill bc it threw my hormones for a loop. Big time. I don’t feel better off of them. I am super emotional and the list goes on. I am not looking to be more fertile but ready to feel normal Again. Any specific suggestions?

[@Vitalivesfree]

I've share all of the best tips in the video, so I can't really add much. But I'd like to add that it does take a while to start feeling normal after the pill. Sometimes even 6-12 months. It's a lengthy process, but you will eventually feel better Have you looked into the Fertility Awareness Method for natural birth control? Here's a video I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mau5kquMeqmWhZI.

[@TheJVera1]

Thank you. I’ll listen now. I was just trying to avoid supplements that would make me more fertile. No thanks for more kids. Haha.

[@Vitalivesfree]

We used it successfully for 6 years, so it totally works, and it's not difficult at all.

[@jellyflower32]

How long before quitting the pill should you take vitex?? I read it is bad to use both at the same time!

[@Vitalivesfree]

It's best to wait until you quit the pill. Some even say it's best to wait for 3 months after quitting the pill to start Vitex (Dr Lara Briden says that).

[@RainNeumann]

VitaLivesFree how long should you use vitex for after stopping the pill? I’ve recently stopped the pill and I’m going to purchase vitex soon. I just need to know how long I should take the Vitex for :)

[@TheMelodicMess]

I keep reading mixed opinions about maca but I really want to try it since it helps with adrenal fatigue

[@Vitalivesfree]

It's true, opinions differ. But then everybody reacts to things differently as well, so the only way to find out is to try. Maca is an adaptogen, so it should adapt to the body's needs in most cases. 💖

[@TheMelodicMess]

I went out on a limb and put half a teaspoon in apple juice and my headache is starting to go away. I’ll start low and slow and see what it does

[@gingerboo416]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Thank you for watching!

[@teneshalove6550]

Thank you so much! You have truly helped me get a kickstart to the pill detox so l can have babies!

[@Vitalivesfree]

Wishing you a smooth transition and lots of baby dust!

[@miracleworkinggodmiraclewo1143]

Please can u help me to tell me what did u take to regain ur menses back

[@rainbowunicorn102]

Would it be ok to take vitex on a non hormonal birth control? The paragaurd iud. I'm trying to regulate my body from the depo provera birth control shot. It has affected my health greatly. I also haven't got my period for quite a few years. Thanks!

[@rainbowunicorn102]

Also could I take maca and vitex together?

[@Vitalivesfree]

It might be OK. I've never come across any articles about it, but I don't see any reasons why it wouldn't work. Vitex is great for bringing back periods. Wishing you lots of healing! xx

[@Vitalivesfree]

Yes, some people do take these two together and see great results. xx

[@aleenr4425]

Thx for the tips.. so for someone with no period would you recommend trying vitex first?

[@Vitalivesfree]

+Aleen R Yes, definitely. It's the first thing I'd try. xx

[@TheDragovN]

Hi, I just got confused as I looked into the zinc supplement you recommend in this video and found out it contains copper, but as far as I understood you recommend taking zinc and copper at different times of the day. So shall I find zinc supplement that contains only zinc and then take extra copper separately??

[@Vitalivesfree]

+Nadezhda Dragovets It's a very small amount of copper and probably won't be absorbed anyway. I wouldn't rely on it for copper. However, some say that OptiZinc doesn't actually interfere with copper absorption, so who knows. xx

[@TheDragovN]

But zinc glycinate does, right? I'm just trying to balance my zinc level because I've quitted the BC pill few months ago, and I'd really like to thank you for all of your videos concerning that theme. The only thing that stays unclear to me is whether you were taking all the supplements together during the same period of time.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Yes, it does. I discovered the different supplements and deficiencies little by little, so I didn't address everything at once. If I had done so, perhaps I would have healed faster. xx

[@TheDragovN]

Thank you for your replies and for all the information you share! You've spared time for research of many people)

[@CupNoodleKitty]

I'm from Germany, but no doctor ever mentioned Vitex to me.. They rather want you to stay on the pill. But we have a lot of neuropathic doctors and they seem to know about Vitex, but of course those doctors are usually not covered by health insurance... You really need to do your own research.

[@Vitalivesfree]

Wow, I was really hoping that Germany was better in this regard, but it seems it isn't! Nobody knows your body as well as ourselves, so yes, we really need to do our own research and go to doctors already heavily armed with knowledge. xx

[@CupNoodleKitty]

VitaLivesFree In my experience the naturopathic doctors here are really good. The "regular" ones are hit or miss. I'm now 5 months off the pill and on a bunch of supplements and I just now slowly start to feel better. I was so severely iron, Vit B6 & 12, Selenium and Zinc deficient, it's not even funny. Not to mention anxiety, weight gain, migraines and thyroid issues. All the Gyn's I went to said it's not the pill and I just need to reduce stress.. So THANK GOD for people like you who educate other women

[@Vitalivesfree]

CupNoodleKitty Wow, thanks so much for sharing! It definitely makes me feel less alone considering that I'm still recovering from the pill four years later!

[@larissab.4674]

CupNoodleKitty same experiences here! Lots of deficiencies, thyroid issues and anxiety but of course it's not because of the pill 😒 stress is always a good cop out for doctors

[@CupNoodleKitty]

VitaLivesFree You're definitely not alone 💕 I'm not sure what your issues are exactly but maybe get your progesterone and estrogen levels tested? That's what I'm going to do next.

[@MissyTC-86]

Oh my! I want to go off so ha d

[@Vitalivesfree]

Then it can be done! There are alternative ways for birth control and for dealing with all kinds of period symptoms. Check out my Hormonal Balance series as well. xx

[@janekasemsarn890]

Thank you :)

[@Vitalivesfree]

Thank you for watching! 💖

[@TanikaAndersonHi-5]

Hi Vita, If you could recommend 5 things from this list to come off the pill, which ones would you choose? When I have previously come off the pill I have broken out quite severely. I am also looking at fertility health. Thanks!

[@Vitalivesfree]

Stress reduction techniques (gentle exercise and meditation, deep breathing, etc.), some kind of a herb to support hormonal balance (Vitex is probably best after the pill but not for everyone), magnesium, plus some zinc and copper. These are the ones I would go for first.

[@scarlottacash]

What are your thoughts on the IUD paragard?

[@Vitalivesfree]

I've read lots of horror stories about it online, so I personally would never choose it, especially when there are great natural methods, like the Fertility Awareness method that I made a video about previously. xx