Stop Normalizing the Abnormal: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Their Periods and Menopause (Community Session Recording)

In this episode, I share what a portion of the teaching session of my Thyroid Inner Circle looks likes. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between sex hormones, thyroid health, and adrenal function and break down how understanding and optimizing your sex hormones can be the key to reclaiming your health, whether you're a menstruating woman or navigating menopause. If you've ever been told that painful periods, fertility struggles, or challenging menopausal symptoms are "just part of being a woman," this episode is for you.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why sex hormones matter more than you've been told: sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA) are not just for fertility.
• The medical system's normalization of dysfunction: how common symptoms like heavy periods, cramps, anxiety, and fertility issues are being dismissed as "normal and create a horrible transition into menopause.
• Understanding the complete menstrual cycle: going through all the phases and why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for understanding your health.
• Connection Between Thyroid, Adrenal, and Sex Hormones
• Perimenopause and menopause: why menopause symptoms are not inevitable.
• Practical Insights & Next Steps
• Hormone Testing Tips

NEXT STEPS:

//Get the Book: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

// Join Dr. Warren's Thyroid Inner Circle for support and community at https://www.drrebeccawarren.com/thyroidmembership

// Explore Dr. Warren's services and schedule a consult at https://www.drrebeccawarren.com

// Download the free Optimal Thyroid Lab eBook to understand your thyroid labs at https://www.drrebeccawarren.com/thyroidlabsguide

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