Coming off Birth Control: Hormonal Balance
- heydigitaleliza
- Feb 27
- 5 min read
The decision to come off Birth Control is different for everyone, it can be because of side symptoms, like weight fluctuations or acne, pregnancy preparation, or a desire to go back to the natural cycle. Either way, the coming off-birth control transition can be challenging and comes with a lot of common side effects of coming off birth control, like weight gain, hair loss, irregular periods, acne, bloating, fatigue, and others. Leaving women 1 to 1 with these issues without answers on how to deal with them. There are a lot of different supporting techniques and options to help during this transition period lessen the symptoms and support hormonal balance and hormone production. Let’s deep dive into how to come off birth control!
Cycle Syncing App Adora is made specifically to help women come off birth control and balance hormones naturally with nutrition changes and practical tips. We offer a variety of meals for different phases of our menstrual cycle, due to different needs and different nutrients our bodies need to stay strong and healthy! Get a free trial to see all of the benefits!
Understanding Hormonal Changes
While you were on birth control your body received synthetic hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. After coming off birth control your hormones start pricing naturally again, and it can lead to hormonal fluctuation and changes in your body, leading to symptoms of coming off birth control such as acne, weight gain, and hair loss.
Most of the people that didn’t have issues before starting birth control return to the natural normal cycle (around 28 days long) within 1-3 months. If the cycle is unregulated for over 6 months it can signal about underlying conditions like PCOS that should be further addressed to the health provider.
Physical and Emotional Effects
The are a lot of similar symptoms and experiences during the adjustment period after birth control as the body readjusts.
What to expect when coming off birth control:
Estrogen and Progesterone fluctuations: Your body will no longer receive synthetic estrogen and/or progesterone and start producing these hormones on its own again. These can lead to hormonal imbalances, that can cause irregular periods, mood swings, and acne.
Ovulation changes and Restart: Birth control pills suppress ovulation. After stopping it the pituitary gland signals to the ovaries to release the matured egg again.
Menstrual Cycle changes: As the body readjusts you may have an irregular cycle at first, the length and heaviness of the cycle can fluctuate for a few months.
Acne: Birth control suppresses androgens, which often help reduce acne and hair growth. After stopping a lot of people face issues like oily skin, acne, and increased hair growth.
Cervical Mucus: As the body returns to the natural cycle, the cervical mucus is back to its natural fluctuations as less at the beginning of the cycle and more sticky/creamy discharge at the end of the cycle.
Supporting Your Body During the Transition
Supporting your body during the transition of birth control is beneficial for hormones balance, emotional and physical well-being, and minimizing side effects.
Using the holistic approach you can support your body effectively with simple changes:
Balance Blood Sugar - ease the mood swings and cravings. Est protein and healthy fats in each meal. Limit snacks.
Support Gut Health -support detoxification and hormonal metabolism. Eat fermented food like kimchi and sauerkraut. Use probiotics supplements.
Track your cycle and hormonal changes - check the regularity of your cycle during the transition. Czech the changes within your body and your cervical mucus.
Support Adrenals - manage the stress level during the transition. Prioritize the 9 hours of sleep. Use magnesium and ashwagandha.
Prioritize Natural Detox - ease the transition from synthetic hormones. Stimulate the lymph system with dry brushing, and stretching. Use supplements like milk tristyle, and dandelion root tea to support the liver.
Role of The Nutrition
Supporting your body with nutrition during the transitional period will help you nourish your body with depletions, manage side effects, ease the transition, and support natural hormonal balance.
Focus on Nutrition:
Healthy Fats: Support hormonal production with healthy fats, like avocado, olives, nuts, seeds, salmon, and sardines.
Cruciferous Vegetables: Help to detox excess estrogen. Contains: broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower.
Iron: Need to support the blood loss after the period. Eat liver, beef, and lentils.
Magnesium-rich food: Support the stress levels during the transition. Eat dark chocolate, leafy greens, almonds.
Using the App Adora for Cycle Syncing
As a Nutritionist I wanted to make a tool for women to help during the difficult transitional period and support the Hormonal Balance. Adora was made with the changes during the female menstrual cycle, and the changes people experience with the body and the needs it has during the transition from birth control.
We provide practical hormonal balancing tips and recipes aligned with your cycle. Our solution works for regular and irregular cycles. Get a free trial to see all of the benefits!
Reestablishing Your Natural Cycle
While the transition from birth control to the natural cycle can be challenging, there are benefits of coming off birth control, that can significantly change the view of the transition and the decision to do it. For example:
No synthetic Hormones: Your body will no longer receive synthetic hormones, that bring the understanding of the body and life in tune with your natural rhythms.
Reduced risk of Blood Clots: Blood clots are one of the common possible risks when taking hormonal pills, patches, and rings.
Better Mood and Mental Clarity: Stopping birth control often improves emotional well-being.
Better Nutrient Absorption: One of the side symptoms of coming off birth control is vitamin and mineral depletion, like B12, B6, magnesium, and folate. The natural cycle can stabilize the nutrition balance.
When to Seek Medical Advice
When you can expect your natural cycle to go back? For most people, the body readjusts to the natural cycle within 3 months when they see changes menstrual cycle. If you experience difficulties during the transition, cycle delay, or the cycle is still irregular after a few months, you may need additional check-ups, with your doctor.
Recommended check-ups:
Abdominal ultrasound
Gynecological exam
Hormonal tests: Insulin, Ferritin, Estrogen, Progesterone, LSH, FSH
Breast ultrasound
If after a few months after coming off birth control, you still experience difficulties with your menstrual cycle regularity, there is a need to see if there is any underlying condition behind it and any issues with your hormonal or female health.
Coming Off Birth Control: Conclusion
Coming off birth control can be difficult emotionally and physically. In a lot of cases, women face symptoms like acne, bloating, hair loss, and weight gain, and don’t know how to support themselves during the transition. The nutritional changes can be incredibly beneficial for hormone production, and detoxification of the synthetic hormones and support nutrients and minerals depletion after birth control.
App Adora is made by a Nutritonst to support this difficult transition and help with hormonal balance with practical meals and tips aligned to your cycle. Working for regular and irregular cycles. Get the free trial for all of the benefits and an easy transition!
