In today's episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we're chatting to Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist and women's health expert Inez Griffin to talk about the menstrual cycle as a whole and how your period really works. Inez shares some expert insight about the benefits of tracking your menstrual cycle, how 'hacking' your period can help raise your energy levels and mood, and why removing stigma from the conversation is so important for young women. 0:05: intro2:19: what is the menstrual cycle?3:30: menstrual cycle phases6:24: the influence of progesterone and oestrogen7:11: what's happening during each phase?10:38: common issues professionals see12:41: understanding what's 'normal' for you14:57: PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids19:13: period 'hacking' and the power of physiology26:02: why there's so little research28:31: the impact sport and exercise can have30:34: changing attitudes to stigma and education36:02: what to expect a professional to ask37:25: irregular cycles and 'no' period39:41: stress and other lifestyle factors41:28: period myth busting43:29: the most important piece of advice45:08: outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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