Official Bio

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones.
With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author on a couple of peer-reviewed papers.
She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.
Read more about Lara’s education, qualifications, affiliations, and scientific advisory roles.
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Lara’s books
Period Repair Manual is every woman’s guide to better periods using natural treatments. It contains advice and tips for every age and situation.
Hormone Repair Manual is every woman’s guide to healthy hormones after 40 using natural treatments. It covers perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
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See the complete list of Lara’s podcasts, interviews, guest blogs, and appearances.