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What Happens When You Stop Birth Control? After discontinuing hormonal birth control, many women experience: Irregular cycles or no period at all (post-pill amenorrhea) Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

What Is HPA Axis Dysfunction? The HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) is your body's central stress response system. When stress becomes chronic-whether mental, emotional, physical, or environmental-this system can become dysregulated.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you minimize cortisol and lose belly fat effectively during perimenopause.