Why is the medical “gold standard” to put teenage girls on pharmaceuticals for a natural cycle?
This photo of my daughters was taken 10 years ago, before I understood how estrogen disruptors, processed “health” foods, and 24/7 tech were about to hijack their development.
The dramatic increase we are seeing in hormonal imbalances is tied to these environmental factors.
Our daughters don’t have a “Prozac deficiency.” They have a hormonal system under siege, and I take issue with these recommendations.
The Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, functions as both a scientific authority and a professional guide, often viewed as the voice of the American medical profession. JAMA is a primary source for the peer-reviewed evidence that dictates how doctors actually treat patients.
JAMA just released management guidelines for premenstrual disorders title “Management of Premenstrual Disorders“.
Their “first-line” recommendations?
- SSRIs (Antidepressants) , while these have their place, using them “first-line” in developing bodies is alarming. These meds carry a high side-effect/adverse event profile. The risks outweigh the benefits in most cases.
- Birth Control (Synthetic hormones) often causes the exact symptoms we’re trying to fix: weight gain, acne, migraines, and mood swings.
- Therapy is often inaccessible or unaffordable
As a pharmaceutical science specialist, trained on how these medications work in the body, I believe these recommendations cause more harm than good.
Our girls’ hormones aren’t “broken”—they are being attacked by their environment. Adding synthetic hormones and antidepressants as a first step ignores the root cause.
We are medicating symptoms, while ignoring the toxic environment that’s causing them.
Before reaching for the prescription pad, try these 8 “Biology-First” steps:
- Scan your life: Use the Yuka App to ditch endocrine-disrupting cosmetics and foods.
- Test your hormone levels yourself at Ulta Labs for (cost-conscious pricing )
- Track the cycle: Use a symptom tracker to find patterns, not just problems.
- Progesterone-boosting foods: Cashews, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Evidence-based supplements: Calcium (1,200mg), B6, Magnesium, Rosemary, and Chaste Tree.
- Nervous system support: Breathwork and yoga over “quick-fix” meds.
- Acupuncture: Treat the energy, not just the chemistry.
- Clean Topicals: I trust Potency 710 for serums that actually work and help create a glow
- Natural Chill: Tonic Vibes tinctures for mood stabilization without the SSRI fallout.
We have to stop accepting “medicated” as the new normal for our kids.
The Call to Action: It’s time to advocate for a “Biology First” approach. Share this if you agree our daughters deserve better than a quick-fix prescription.
Who else is ready to challenge the status quo?