You probably started birth control for one simple reason: to avoid getting pregnant. But what if you were never told the full story? Millions of women are prescribed hormonal birth control in their teens and stay on it for decades—without understanding that it does more than prevent pregnancy. It  shuts down ovulation , and with that comes a cascade of changes to your hormones, metabolism, mood, and long-term health. At Riverview Wellness, we work with women every day who’ve spent...