Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
Leading the change to better periods and hormones
The pill is commonly prescribed to “regulate periods,” but it can’t actually do that because withdrawal bleeds from contraceptive drugs are not real menstrual cycles. In episode one of my podcast/YouTube video, I discuss real periods versus pill bleeds and why there’s no medical reason to bleed monthly on the pill. I also look at … Read more
According to a Lancet review paper, menstrual migraines are more severe than migraines at other times of the cycle. Possible drivers of menstrual migraines include estrogen withdrawal at the end of the cycle, plus an estrogen-dependent release of prostaglandins and histamine. Body-identical progesterone may help to shelter the brain from estrogen withdrawal and reduce the … Read more
Are premenstrual mood symptoms caused by progesterone or helped by progesterone? And why do antihistamines give such relief? In episode seven of my podcast/YouTube video, I discuss the irritability, sensitivity, sleep disturbance, and even rage you could experience leading up to your period. And what you can do about it. 🟠
High estrogen can contribute to heavy periods, breast pain, fibroids, and premenstrual mood symptoms. It can also suppress thyroid function and increase the risk of breast cancer. To lower estrogen, you need to understand all the types of estrogen and why they’re high. 🎈