Show Notes
This week on The Food Medic podcast we are joined by Alice Pelton and Dr Fran, from The Lowdown - the UK's leading contraception review and subscriptions platform.This episode covers: The story behind The Lowdown
What are your options? Different forms of contraception
Pill-bashing and fear mongering online
Does hormonal contraception affect fertility?
How long is too long to be on the pill?
Advice for those considering stopping or changing their form of contraception
Natural family planning and fertility awareness methods
A new form of male contraception?
If you loved it you know what to do - leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with someone you know will love it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More from The Food Medic
If the menstrual cycle affects everything from strength to sleep, why are we ignoring it in sport?
What if ignoring your gut health is fueling a hormonal war inside your body?
In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into menstrual synchrony, the effects of fasted exercise on menstrual cycles, and managing PCOS. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance.
What if everything you thought you knew about your period was wrong?
Is PMDD the Hidden Struggle Behind Your Mood Swings?