The Biggest Birth Control Myths (and What's Actually True) with Dr. Fran Haydanek

For decades, women were handed a birth control prescription and sent home. Side effects were minimized. Questions were met with reassurance instead of real information. That left a vacuum, and into that vacuum poured a wave of claims that hormonal birth control is toxic, wrecks your hormones, causes infertility, and takes years to recover from.

The truth? Birth control isn't as simple as "good" or "bad." It's nuanced, and nuance is exactly what the algorithm can't deliver in a 60-second video.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Fran Haydanek, a board-certified OB/GYN, residency faculty member, and one of the most trusted physician voices in women's health on social media. Together, they unpack the biggest birth control myths and viral health claims, separating what's supported by evidence from what's misunderstood, oversimplified, or simply untrue.

No agenda. No fear. Just evidence-based medicine and two physicians who believe women deserve honest information to make the best decisions for their own bodies.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

* Whether hormonal birth control is actually harming your hormones or fertility

* Why so many birth control myths continue to spread online

* Which viral hormone claims are backed by evidence and which aren't

* How different birth control methods affect fertility, PMOS, and egg freezing

* What every woman should know before choosing, stopping, or changing birth control

* Why better conversations with your doctor can completely change your care

Whether you're choosing a birth control method, planning for pregnancy, managing PMOS, or simply trying to separate fact from fiction online, this episode will help you better understand your body and make more informed decisions with confidence.