Getting to the Root Cause of Irregular Cycles
As a Woman16 Sep 2025

Getting to the Root Cause of Irregular Cycles

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, discusses what could be the root cause of your irregular cycles. Your period is more than a monthly inconvenience. It's a vital sign. And when your cycles are not regular, your body is sending a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, we're unpacking what actually defines a normal cycle and what your irregular cycle really means. 1. Your Cycle: More Than Just a Period - What makes a cycle "normal" - Red flags to watch for - Why tracking matters 2. Understanding your hormones - The brain-body hormone conversation - How stress impacts your cycle - Signals your body sends during irregular periods 3. Common Cycle Disruptors - Hormonal conditions explained - Lifestyle factors that throw things off - When to seek professional help 4. Empowering Your Hormonal Journey - Questions to ask your healthcare provider - Tools for understanding your body - Taking proactive steps toward hormonal regularity Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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