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How common are cycle changes as you approach menopause? Today I break down a fascinating study that measured cycle changes during the 10 years before menopause so you know what to expect.
Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join the waiting list for our next class (July 2025)!
Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s newest book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols. Click here to grab your copy today!
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- Understanding how cycle changes in perimenopause were originally studied and why reanalyzing the data gives us a clearer picture of this transition.
- What typical cycle changes look like in the years leading up to menopause, including shortening of cycle length and increasing cycle irregularity.
- How the cycle doesn’t dramatically fluctuate until the last few years before menopause, especially in the two years leading up to the final period.
- Why we need to stop viewing menopause as a singular event and embrace the entire transition period, including perimenopause, as a natural and healthy process.
- Why tracking your cycle in perimenopause can help you understand your body better and know when changes are outside the typical range.
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Resources mentioned:
- The length of perimenopausal menstrual cycles increases later and to a greater degree than previously reported
- Real Food for Fertility | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols
- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
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Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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