Today I share an new episode in my Pill Reality Series with my guest Katherine! She shares her experience with the hormonal IUD, the pill and much more! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.     Topics discussed in today's episode: Why and when did Katherine start using hormonal birth control What were some of the side effects she experienced on hormonal contraceptives How the insertion process for the IUD was for Katherine What was Katherine’s pain level during her menstrual cycle on and off the various forms of hormonal birth control Why would Katherine’s doctor not give her the Copper IUD Lisa and Katherine touch on studies about women making poor partner choices when on hormonal contraceptives The importance of doing what feels best for you and your body even when your doctor may not agree What was the Kyleena IUD like for Katherine What happened to Katherine’s symptoms after removal of the IUD   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Prescribing Date for the Kyleena IUD Hormonal Contraceptive Study: How Impact Mate Choice with Respect to Disparate Major Histocompatibility Complex [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!