Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
Leading the change to better periods and hormones
Natural and nutritional treatment for period problems like PCOS, period pain, and endometriosis.
There’s a lot going on in the luteal or premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, including higher histamine and an increased requirement for sodium. And if you’ve been struggling with hormonal mood symptoms, the solution might be simpler than you think.
Check out episode 19 of my podcast, where I explore the luteal phase.
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If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back.
In episode 18 of my podcast, I explore some of the reasons for irregular periods, including PCOS and the oh-so-common hypothalamic suppression, which is frequently misdiagnosed as PCOS.
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Want a simple solution for period and hormone problems? Consider the humble mineral zinc.
According to the 2020 paper, The Role of Zinc in Selected Female Reproductive System Disorders, zinc can be an effective treatment for many women’s health conditions, including PCOS, period pain, endometriosis, and vaginal dryness during menopause.
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There are many potential explanations for chronic or persistent pelvic pain, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis), pelvic floor tension (pelvic floor myofascial pain), and fibromyalgia. There’s also pelvic venous disease (also called pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous insufficiency), which is essentially varicose veins inside the pelvis.
Pelvic venous disease is estimated to explain around a third of “unexplained” pelvic pain, and likely more.