Menstrual Irregularity
About Menstrual Irregularity
Irregular periods bring many women to DrTalks, often after being told birth control is the only option. Cycles that come every few weeks or skip months, suddenly heavy bleeding in perimenopause, spotting on hormone therapy, PCOS, or trouble getting pregnant because ovulation is unpredictable are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past the reproductive system. The videos connect cycle changes to blood sugar and insulin resistance, stress, thyroid problems, hormone-disrupting chemicals, gut health and sleep. You'll find conversations on PCOS, perimenopause, fertility and cycle tracking, and how birth control and fasting affect hormones. Doctors, OB/GYNs, fertility experts and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from hormone and thyroid panels to blood sugar markers and continuous glucose monitors, and what helps, from hormone therapy and cycle syncing to strength training, better sleep and whole-food nutrition.