Hormonal contraceptives and gall bladder disease? Is there a connection? In today’s pill-reality series, Lucie Fink is on the show to share her experience with the pill and how the unexpected side effects lead to a number of painful gall bladder attacks culminating in having her gall bladder removed altogether. Lucie Fink is a 28-year-old video producer,  lifestyle host, stop motion artist, and digital educator. She has made  numerous appearances on NBC’s TODAY Show as a Millennial spokesperson,  discussing a wide range of topics relevant to her generation. From  2015-2019, Lucie worked at Refinery29 where she created and hosted their  hit YouTube shows, Try Living with Lucie and Lucie for Hire. Today,  Lucie is signed with United Talent Agency and creates entertaining and  educational content for a global audience of millions across her various  social platforms. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Lucie’s period history Lucie’s experience with birth control Lucie’s side effects from birth control How Lucie discovered her gall bladder problem Why Lucie ended up getting her gall bladder out Lucie's recovery process after the removal of her gall bladder What Lucie learned about the connection between birth control and her gall bladder issue Connect with Lucie: You can connect with Lucie on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren FFP 310 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Amanda FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 236 | Unexplained Pelvic Pain & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa & Leah B [On-Air Client Session] FFP 219 | Investigating Period Problems | Georgia & Lisa 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 Sponsors: 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! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.