Episode 61: Using Your Cycle to Plan Your Life - Menstruation, Ovulation & Tracking Hormones
In this episode:
Interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday
“Every person on earth is here because of their mother’s menstrual cycle. It really makes you think: why don’t we have more reverence and appreciation for the it?”
The power of cycle tracking
What is a vital sign?
Female Athlete Triad
Osteoporosis risk factors
What does it mean when you skip periods
What a normal, healthy cycle looks like (and why you need to know)
Why PMS is NOT NORMAL
What to do if you have severe cramping and bleeding
What your diet has to do with your PMS symptoms
How your personal care products contribute to your cramps
How to start paying attention to your cycle
The best ways to track ovulation
The best ways to track your hormones
3 main signs of fertility
Rhythm Method vs. Fertility Awareness Method
IUDs and Copper IUDs
Resources mentioned:
The Fifth Vital Sign (BUY THIS BOOK!)
Learn More About Hormones