Are you fully informed about the risks
of hormonal birth control?
It’s time for full transparency.
It's time to Shift the paradigm.
It's time to Shift the paradigm.
Eye-opening numbers…
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Studies indicate that women on hormonal contraceptives are 1,5x to 3,5x more likely to experience psychological issues, such as anxiety and depression.
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90% of women are unaware of the potential psychological effects of birth control, such as depression or anxiety, despite its widespread use
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Many women are prescribed their first hormonal contraceptive as young as 14 years, a critical developmental period when adolescents are still undergoing significant intellectual, physical and emotional growth
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Many women experience withdrawal symptoms for up to 6 months after discontinuing birth control, which can include anxiety and mood swings, and contribute to the fear and hesitation of quitting.
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50% more likely to experience feeling emotionally blunt or disconnected from previously pleasurable activities.
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Women who take hormonal contraceptives can experience up to five times the baseline risk of inflammation due to elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a key inflammation marker linked to diseases like heart disease and cancer.
(UCLA study 2023)
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Sign the Petition
Learn more about our petition advocating for regulatory change, greater transparency and attention for women’s health and concerns.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Advocacy for Regulatory Change
Despite the vast amount the topic remains under-discussed in clinical and public health settings, reflecting systemic neglect. As such, we believe in the necessity of stricter regulations surrounding hormonal contraception and fight for regulatory change.
Evidence-Based Research
We are committed to bringing credible, evidence-based insights to the forefront, ensuring these concerns are taken seriously and treated with the respect they deserve. Given the vast amount of research surrounding the effects of hormonal birth control, it’s time to ask if we should continue its widespread use.
Roadmap
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Phase 1. Research
Studying both the literature as well as empirical evidence of women’s experiences.
Combining experts insights and public voices and into a powerful statement for change.
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Phase 2. Petition
Awareness for the research and building a community of those who care.
Collect signatures as a unified call for change to demonstrate widespread support.
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Phase 3. Submission
Submit the petition and demand a response from the local government in the Netherlands as well as present the petition to EU representatives to initiate discussions at a European level.
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Phase 4. Continuation
Inspiring initiative-takers abroad, with our petition acting as a blueprint to fight for regulatory changes in their own countries.
Continue to strive for awareness globally about the full effects of hormonal birth control.