Binge eating and period loss are often connected by restriction, underfueling, and overexercise. Learn why healing your relationship with food matters.
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Exercise and Fertility: How One Runner Got Her Period Back Naturally
For years, Taylor believed that losing her period was just part of being a runner. She was a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, logging 80–90 miles a week, and earning constant praise for her discipline and drive. But when she and her husband started trying for...
The DUTCH Hormone Test: What It Reveals, and Why It’s Not Right for Everyone
If you’ve been searching for answers about your fertility or hormone health, chances are you’ve come across the DUTCH hormone test. It’s one of the most advanced functional hormone panels available—and for good reason. It can show how your body is producing,...
10 Period Recovery Mistakes
Think you're doing everything right in your period recovery journey but still not seeing results? You're not alone. Many women make well-intentioned choices that unintentionally slow down or sabotage their recovery—without even realizing it. Whether you're eating...
Why Birth Control won’t fix your missing period
POV: You notice that your period is irregular or missing. And after a few months, you casually mention it to your doctor. You’re not overly concerned about your health - you are the “healthy one” who eats clean and exercises daily. After all - and your health care...
My labs are normal. Why is my period missing?
If you've recently come off the pill only to realize your period is MIA, you're not alone. Post pill amenorrhea can happen from prolonged birth control use, especially if you tend to skip avoid the placebo pills leading to thinning of the uterine lining. It may take...
How to Get Pregnant with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
TTC, IUI, trigger shots, egg retrievals, IVF…If you’ve been there, you know how exhausting the fertility journey can feel. Many women assume that starting a family will be straightforward when the time is right — until they discover they have hypothalamic amenorrhea...
Cervical Mucus During Period Recovery
Are you taking steps to recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), but unsure if you’re on the right track? As a registered dietitian specializing in period loss, I teach my clients how to recover their periods (More on that here!), but I get it - in the midst of...
Do you need to Stop Exercising to get your Period Back?
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...
What to Eat to Get Your Period Back
If your period has gone missing due to stress, over-exercising, or under-eating, you might be wondering what it actually takes to bring it back. You're likely also wondering whether food alone can make a difference. The short answer? Yes.Getting your period back...
Relearning a healthy relationship with food and fitness
Jenna Werner is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and owner of Happy Strong Healthy, a weight-neutral, behavior-focused, health-first, mindful eating private practice that works to help clients heal their relationship with food, fitness, body, and self. Jenna is...
Navigating Hunger during Period Recovery
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...
The Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast:
On the Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast we discuss the challenging, rewarding, and life-changing process of recovering your period and finding freedom with a healthier balance of food and exercise. Whether you’re hoping to regain your cycle and get your health on track, or you’re ready to become a momma- this podcast is for you.
While the recovery process isn’t always rainbows and butterflies, it’s my hope to bring you both information and inspiration during your own recovery journey.
meet the host
The topic of infertility related to disordered eating and period loss is very near and dear to my heart. By sharing my personal story with HA, recovery, and life after recovery I’ve connected with thousands of women who share a similar experience. Having a podcast is a way for me to continue to share inspiration and spread awareness about HA, how to recover, and talk about what it’s like to finally have freedom with food and exercise!
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