In today's episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we're chatting to Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist and women's health expert Inez Griffin to talk about the menstrual cycle as a whole and how your period really works.
Inez shares some expert insight about the benefits of tracking your menstrual cycle, how 'hacking' your period can help raise your energy levels and mood, and why removing stigma from the conversation is so important for young women.
0:05: intro
2:19: what is the menstrual cycle?
3:30: menstrual cycle phases
6:24: the influence of progesterone and oestrogen
7:11: what's happening during each phase?
10:38: common issues professionals see
12:41: understanding what's 'normal' for you
14:57: PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids
19:13: period 'hacking' and the power of physiology
26:02: why there's so little research
28:31: the impact sport and exercise can have
30:34: changing attitudes to stigma and education
36:02: what to expect a professional to ask
37:25: irregular cycles and 'no' period
39:41: stress and other lifestyle factors
41:28: period myth busting
43:29: the most important piece of advice
45:08: outro
","author_name":"Nuffield Health"}