I wrote this article about the new Davina McCall documentary about the pill for the Telegraph and publish it here so you can read it without the paywall
This is such an important issue, and mirrors what is happening with HRT: not enough research, plus overcharging (in the US) with the justification that the extra money is needed for research. What research? Certainly not happening for women’s benefit.
I have yet to see the programme so I don’t know whether she does or not, but I do hope they address the 5% of us who have serious issues with progesterone and the mirena in particular. I have been through almost 10 years of debilitating issues as a result of having a mirena. A copper coil is better esp for younger people, and many swear by the new equipment available for rhythm method. I’m so glad Davina is raising the heat on these topics. I saw an American documentary not yet released here in the UK that shared some shocking stats and info on the pill and long term drawbacks.
This is such an important issue, and mirrors what is happening with HRT: not enough research, plus overcharging (in the US) with the justification that the extra money is needed for research. What research? Certainly not happening for women’s benefit.
So interesting- we definitely need more research into the "European" non synthetic hormone pill options
I have yet to see the programme so I don’t know whether she does or not, but I do hope they address the 5% of us who have serious issues with progesterone and the mirena in particular. I have been through almost 10 years of debilitating issues as a result of having a mirena. A copper coil is better esp for younger people, and many swear by the new equipment available for rhythm method. I’m so glad Davina is raising the heat on these topics. I saw an American documentary not yet released here in the UK that shared some shocking stats and info on the pill and long term drawbacks.