Did you know that women using Progestin IUDs may face a greater risk of experiencing high androgen symptoms, including acne, hair loss, and excess facial hair growth?
Progestin IUDs
Here are some key insights regarding the risks associated with different types of Progestin IUDs:
Acne Risk (Highest to Lowest): Kyleena > Mirena > Skyla
Alopecia and Hirsutism Risk (Highest to Lowest): Mirena > Kyleena > Skyla
Minimal Risk: Liletta IUD
These effects are linked to how Progestin IUDs modulate androgen receptors after insertion.
Progestin IUD & Mood Swings
Additionally, Progestin-containing IUDs have been associated with a greater risk of mood changes and depression, particularly among younger women. While the mental and emotional stress of an unwanted pregnancy often outweighs these risks, it is important to provide counseling and tailored support to patients using hormonal birth control to help address both physical and emotional well-being.
Progestin IUDs can also impact mineral absorption, leading to decreased levels of folate, vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium.
Dr. Liz Bartman
Director of Clinical Sciences and Education
Dr. Liz is a naturopathic doctor with over a decade’s worth of experience in functional medicine. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Sciences and Education for an exciting new company called EndoAxis. Having worked in Urgent Care prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Liz is well-versed in conventional standards of care and enjoys bridging the gaps of treatments and research in both the conventional and functional fields to provide tailored, evidence-based therapies to her patients. She graduated from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine, followed by the completion of a 2-year residency in Portland, OR.
She maintains a practice in Salem, OR with a focus on hormone optimization and graceful aging through an epigenetic and nutrigenomic lens. She is finalizing her advanced certification in genetics and genomic medicine through Stanford and has sought additional training to broaden her professional pursuits in areas including advanced functional nutrition, nutrigenomics, environmental health, and botanical research.
Having previously worked as an educational consultant at Precision Analytical, she has educated and consulted with physicians from around the world on complex hormone cases and has spoken professionally about hormone health, environmental toxin impacts on health, and nutrigenomic medicine.
This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
This blog aims to provide medical professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between hormones, metabolism, and aging in women. By supporting patients through these transitions with evidence-based strategies, we can help them navigate this critical phase of life with health and vitality.
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