TMI: Judaism and Birth Control? Dr. Lauren Hofstatter & Dr. Elissa Helman

Birth control is often discussed in religious or cultural terms—but what about the medical side that many people don’t fully understand?In this episode of TMI, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Hoffstatter and renown OBGYN Dr. Elissa Hellman to talk about the realities of women’s health and birth control from a medical perspective. From hormones and how they affect the body to the often-overlooked role of pelvic floor therapy, this conversation sheds light on what many women wish they had learned earlier.We explore:How hormonal birth control works in the bodyCommon misconceptions about hormonesThe connection between birth control and overall women’s healthThe role of pelvic floor therapy and why it mattersWhat women should know when making decisions about their healthThis honest and informative discussion opens up a conversation that is often considered “too much information” — but actually isn’t talked about enough.See more of Dr. Hellman here:https://www.drelissahellmanmd.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drelissahellmanmd