I never struggled with irregular menstrual cycles prior to the onset of secondary amenorrhea. Because I always had very painful periods, with day one of menses usually forcing my to miss a day of work, I was almost happy not to have a period to worry about each month. After two years of...
And even if you do get a “pill beed,” it doesn’t mean it’s resolved. Remember, hypothalamic amenorrhea is caused by an energy imbalance. Taking hormonal birth control does nothing to fix the root cause, it simply gives your body synthetic hormones to create a bleed. If you’re stru...
In short, these charts are based on statistical assumptions. Older individuals tend to have a lower body density for the exact skinfold measurements, which is assumed to indicate a higher body fat percentage. Older, athletic individuals, however, might not fit this assumption because their body de...
Want to learn more about how to balance your hormones? I invite you to join my Estrogen Reset program. This is a great resource if you are suffering from: Fibroids Endometriosis Breast lumps and fibrocystic breasts Hot Flashes Amenorrhea (lack of periods) Irregular periods Dysmenorrhea & PMS Me...