Just like nutrition, exercise recommendations for period recovery can have a lot of nuance. Recommendations can vary per the individual depending on their health history, relationship with movement, and their current lifestyle. Dr. Nicola Sykes, author of No...
Join me for a deep dive into what body systems suffer the most when you aren’t getting your period. We’ll discuss the short-term and long-term health consequences of remaining in a low estrogen state as well as the psychological impact amenorrhea can have on your...
Getting down to the root cause of your missing period As a period recovery dietitian, I have seen many women struggle with finding the proper diagnosis- in particular determining if they have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Though...
Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is a condition characterized by the absence of regular periods due to hormonal imbalances. This is caused by factors such as low body weight, excessive exercise, stress, and/or restrictive eating habits. One key aspect of recovery is...
I think there is a common misconception that women who experience period loss due to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) intentionally under eat. While this may be true for some individuals, the relationship between HA, disordered eating, and infertility is a lot more...