In this special solo episode, I address some common menstruation questions. Unfortunately, periods are talking about enough so, often times, women never truly understand what a normal period is supposed to like.
I get asked questions about this topic time and time again by the women in the various programs and groups I run. I realized, if they have these questions, it’s likely you do as well.
In addition to this episode, I’ve also written a blog post about this topic called How Much Am I Supposed to Bleed During My Period.
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Topics discussed in today’s episode
- How long does a normal period last and what is the bleeding pattern like?
- How hormonal contraceptives impact your period
- Is the period you have on the pill a real one?
- How does a menstrual cup change your relationship with your period?
- Variations of blood colors and what they may indicate
- What are natural ways to improve your cycle?
- What does the amount of blood say about your health and your hormonal profile?
- Researching your Endometrial lining and how well it is developed
- Focusing on your cycle and taking the time to learn about your body
- How intimately connected your cycles are with your health
- How does your cycle change after coming off hormonal contraceptives?
Resources mentioned
- How Much Am I Supposed to Bleed During My Period
- FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo
- FFP 014 | What does a Healthy Menstrual Cycle look like? | The Menstrual Cycle as the 5th Vital Sign | Colleen Flowers
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I’d love for you to build on this podcast to do a follow-up episode or two on the topic of how much you’re supposed to bleed. Specifically, one focusing on if you bleep too little (what meets that criteria) and what you can do to increase that healthy blood flow. I know you’ve touched on it in different episodes, but it would be really helpful to have a focused episode where all of the information is pulled together in one place. I’m not currently trying to conceive (currently using FAM as birth control and truly appreciating your podcast as a great resource in this process), but eventually I will be, and currently, my flow is really light and short–exactly what you described in this podcast. When you mentioned that having too little endometrial lining potentially making getting pregnant more difficult, it made me realize I should probably be doing more to specifically address that issue before we will actually be trying to conceive. I’ve listed to all the other podcasts in the past, but maybe pulling the info together in one place could help myself and other people trying to go through the list of tips and tricks to improve the quality of that lining and flow. For example, I already eat pretty well, have removed all sources of exogenous hormones, went off birth control over a year ago, get lots of sleep (in the dark, using a sleep mask), etc. Many of these things were changes I made in part from information I learned through this podcast, but I assume there is more I can be doing to improve things.
Thanks Linden! Whenever I talk about periods I strike a chord with women as this isn’t something most of us have ever been exposed to. I’ll be going into more detail in an upcoming live masterclass I’m hosting specifically about what is normal menstruation: http://fertilityfriday.com/masterclass/ Make sure to sign up!
Hi Lisa!
I’m hooked on your podcasts! They are so informative and I’ve learned so much. Thank you!
I have one question. During the first two days of my period the blood is mixed with slime that looks like really stretchy egg white mucus. What does this mean? Should I consider myself fertile during this time?
Hi Antonia! Thank you 🙂 your period is a combination of blood and tissue. When it appears separated like that it can be an indication of low hormones in the luteal phase, but it’s hard to say without any additional information. Have a listen to this episode and see if it resonates with you. Many women have improved their periods this way. Also have a listen to this episode.