[0.48] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about today’s episode.

[1.28] Dr Pat talks about the misconception that the contraceptive pill can ‘shut down’ a women’s hormones.

[2.07] Dr Pat talks about how long it can take for a women’s period to return after stopping the contraceptive pill.

[3.22] Dr Pat talks about whether the pill can cause low progesterone.

[3.59] Dr Pat talks about whether the pill can impact a women’s hormones once they stop it.

[5.15] Dr Pat talks about the 2 different types of IUDs and how IUDs work compared to the pill.

[6.43] Dr Pat talks about the return of a normal cycle after the removal of a hormonal or copper IUD.

[7.30] Dr Pat talks about the concept that you have to give your body a break from contraception, and whether that is necessary.

[8.44] Dr Pat talks about whether the pill can decrease or increase libido.

[10.14] Dr Pat talks about whether long term users of contraception struggle to fall pregnant after they stop.

[11.04] Dr Pat talks about whether the pill can impact a woman’s ovarian reserve or AMH levels.

[12.07] Dr Pat talks about contraception between pregnancies.

[15.45] Dr Pat talks about the Depo-Provera shot as a form of contraception and its Pros and Cons.

[17.20] Dr Pat talks about the implanon as a form of contraception.