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The menstrual cycle is a vital sign. So why isn’t it treated like one? 10 years after ACOG said we should be assessing every teen girl’s cycle… most clinicians still aren’t doing it. We need to change that.
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- The concept of the menstrual cycle as a vital sign.
- ACOG’s recommendations for adolescent menstrual health.
- The importance of tracking the first menstrual period (menarche) and understanding what’s normal.
- The significance of irregularities in menstrual cycles during adolescence and when to seek medical attention.
- How menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls can signal potential long-term health concerns.
- The menstrual cycle parameters for adolescents in the first 2-3 years after menarche.
- How societal perceptions and the allopathic medical model impact young girls’ menstrual health.
- The role of parents and caregivers in supporting adolescent girls’ menstrual health education.
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Resources mentioned:
- Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign
- ACOG Committee Opinion, December 2015: “Menstruation in Adolescent Girls
- How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart ebook
- 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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