…you see blood until the next period is, on average, 28 days. But not every woman3 is on a 28-day cycle. Women with PCOS tend to have longer cycles. Women…
Connection Between Brain Health and Hormone Balance
…your provider for a clear picture of what may be out of balance for you. Common patterns I see in my practice are: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) Estrogen dominance PCOS…
Period Blood Color — What does it mean and what’s normal?
…lochia. Dark brown bleeding can also be a hallmark symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). If your period blood is brown and you’ve noticed any of the following, it’s best…
GLP-1 Weight Loss in Menopause: How HRT Amplifies Results
…not everyone needs aggressive escalation. Off-label reality check: how GLP-1s may support PCOS care (insulin resistance, ovulatory function) even in “lean” phenotypes. Deeper Dive: What We Discuss We connect the…
Guide to Treating PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
…to treat PMDD. As I discuss in Beyond the Pill, there are certain populations, like women with PCOS, high blood pressure, and increased clotting risk, who should not use oral…
How Long Does It Take Probiotics to Work?
…syndrome (PCOS) and period cramps may require 3 months of consistent use. In fact, more recent studies suggest that on average, 3 months of daily probiotic use is the minimum…
When to Take Progesterone for Perimenopause
…calming effects on the brain – Help regulate menstrual cycles in women with PCOS or irregular ovulation – Prevent miscarriage in some high-risk pregnancies or during fertility treatments Key Takeaways…
Does Fertility Awareness Method Work?
…method, women avoid unprotected sex day 8 of their cycle through day 19. PCOS, breastfeeding women whose period has not returned, recently postpartum women, and perimenopausal women are not advised…
What Causes Heavy Periods & How to Treat Them Naturally
…Periods) Oligomenorrhea is when your periods are infrequent, as we sometimes see with PCOS. If you’re period comes more than every 35 days then you may be diagnosed with this. …