Hormone testing can be a powerful tool for understanding your body — but what if you’re on birth control? Many women are told hormone testing isn’t useful while taking hormonal contraception, but the truth is a little more nuanced.

When most people think about the menstrual cycle, the period often takes center stage. After all, it's the most visible part of the cycle and usually what prompts someone to track or talk about their hormones. But what if I told you that ovulation, not your period, is actually the main event?

Choosing the right birth control is a deeply personal decision, and one that can impact your hormones, energy, cycle, skin, and overall well-being. Whether you're preventing pregnancy, managing hormone-related symptoms, or just wanting to better understand your cycle, there’s a method of contraception that’s right for you.