Birth control

The panel is split on birth control due to possible long-term hormone and cycle impacts.

Genuinely contested

For fertility and hormone balance.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“I would really really think about the long-term impact on your body and your health because even if you come off of birth control and you're like me and then five years later you're like okay now I'm going to start trying for a kid”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:06:50

The other

“Planning ahead supports better management of post-birth control syndrome symptoms.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a registered holistic nutritionist conditional
“Long-term birth control use can contribute to mild PCOS and hormonal suppression; stopping it may reduce contributing factors if circumstances allow.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:09:40

a registered nutritional therapist conditional
“Birth control affects ovaries and brain hormones; suppression may help short term but is not a long-term solution.”

a registered nutritional therapist · Instagram reel

a Harvard-trained gynecologist neutral
“Hormonal changes from birth control affect pheromones and attraction patterns.”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · Instagram reel

a certified naturopath recommend
“Taking time before conception to regulate hormones can increase chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel sponsored

a certified naturopath against
“Planning ahead supports better management of post-birth control syndrome symptoms.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel own brand

a certified naturopath neutral
“Birth control depletes copper levels, which can affect vein and heart health.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel sponsored

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30