Is your period irregular? Maybe it's been for a few months or possibly for years. Whether you're looking for ways to restore balance in your menstrual cycle, want to understand why this is happening to your body, or are looking to take the next steps to support your fertility journey, this episode has the answers for you.

Join us as we chat with the incredible Lindsey Lusson, a registered dietitian specializing in period recovery and infertility. Lindsey explains what hypothalamic amenorrhea is and why it wreaks havoc on your health. 

We explore why your favorite workout routine might be sabotaging your hormones, how under fueling impacts not just your menstrual cycle and the importance of addressing physical and psychological factors for a full recovery.

Get ready to empower yourself with knowledge and take control of your menstrual health.

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Introduction to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (00:00 )
Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. Birth Control (10:32 )
Importance of Menstrual Health (12:32 )
Consequences of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (16:25 )
Nutritional Strategies (21:21 )
psychological challenges (28:28 )
Body Fat and Menstrual Health (32:53 )
Menstrual Cycle Phases (37:50 )
Nutritional Needs During Menstruation (40:05 )
Period Pain (42:55 )
Cycle as a Report Card (45:41 )

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