116. When Illness Delays Ovulation: Infections, Long COVID & Your Cycle
Description
Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your energy. You’ll learn what typically self-corrects within a couple of cycles, when 3+ irregular cycles signal deeper hormone or immune issues, and the exact steps of a restorative, cycle-informed workup (charting, timed progesterone/estradiol, thyroid, prolactin, iron/ferritin, and evaluation of inflammation). Practical strategies help you rebuild energy, protect ovulation, and restore regular cycles.
If your cycles haven’t bounced back after illness—or you’re seeing heavier bleeding, short luteal phases, or no clear ovulation—you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. At Radiant Clinic, we use cycle charting and timed labs to pinpoint what your body needs and create a personalized plan.
Schedule your free discovery call at radiantclinic.com to start restoring your cycle and your energy.
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