Episode 28: All About Birth Control with Shieva Ghofrany, MD

Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an ob/gyn with over 25 years of experience and co-creator of a Tribe Called V (a virtual platform for education on all things women’s health), about an essential topic: birth control.

In “Episode 28: All About Birth Control”, we touch upon the many birth control options available, how they work, some of the pros and cons, and we dispel some common myths and misconceptions out there. Dr. Ghofrany also shares her thoughts about the importance of the availability of contraceptive methods and their role in helping women have autonomy and freedom in their lives.

Here are some topics we discuss:

• Dr. Ghofrany shares a bit about her background and what inspires her, including her personal journey as a patient who has struggled with a number of women’s health conditions
• Overview of non-hormonal birth control methods, including the withdrawal method, fertility tracking, male condom, female condom, diaphragms, spermicide, vaginal pH modulator gel, the copper IUD, vasectomy, and tubal salpingectomy / sterilization
• Overview of hormonal birth control methods, including the pill, the patch, the vaginal ring, the shot/injection, the implant, and the hormonal IUD
• Data privacy concerns with cycle tracking apps
• Comparing the ease and convenience of vasectomy versus tubal sterilization
• Differences between the various types of IUDs
• Comparing progesterone-only methods: the minipill, the shot/injection, the implant, and the hormonal IUD
• Comparing the combined hormonal methods: the combination pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring
• The rise and influence of the “natural” movements that frame birth control as being dangerous, and their hidden anti-feminist messaging

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Where to connect with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany:

Website:
A Comprehensive Educational Platform for OBGYN and Female Health
https://www.tribecalledv.com/

Instagram:
SHIEVA GHOFRANY, M.D. OBGYN, MSCP, MAMA, CANCER THRIVER (@drshievag)
https://www.instagram.com/drshievag/

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Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.