Any woman who has ever experienced a birth control induced hormone imbalance knows the wrong birth control can wreck your life. And it’s not just about weight gain either.  Studies have shown that certain forms of birth control, particularly the pill, can induce chronic inflammation, increasing your risk of disease. Not to mention, oral contraceptives have been linked to impaired insulin sensitivity,  which can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes.

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Should Birth Control be offered Over-the-Counter?