Is your missing period trying to tell you something bigger? If you’ve ever come off birth control only to find your cycle has vanished or you’ve spent years wondering why your period’s irregular despite doing everything “right,” this episode is for you.

I’m sitting down with period recovery specialist, Victoria Myers, to break down what’s actually happening inside your body when HA strikes, why it’s so easily misdiagnosed by doctors, and how even the healthiest-seeming habits can throw your hormones off track. Plus, Victoria shares the critical (but rarely discussed) first steps you need to take to start advocating for your own reproductive health.

You’ll walk away from this episode armed with clarity, hope, and the exact labs and questions to take to your doctor so you can finally get answers, not just more prescriptions. If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or confused about what’s actually happening with your cycle, hit play and let’s dive in.

4:14 – The Connection Between Diet Culture, Over-Exercising, and Missing Periods (Even in “Healthy” Women) 

9:12 – How Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) Is Frequently Misdiagnosed As PCOS

12:00 – What Actually Triggers HA: It’s More Than Just Food and Fitness

14:01 – How Long It Usually Takes to Regain Your Cycle with Lifestyle Changes

16:55 – Why Birth Control Can Hide the Real Reason You’re Not Getting a Period

24:27 – The One Lab Test Combo That Helps You Confirm HA vs. PCOS at the Doctor’s Office

Episode Links:

• Connect with Victoria: Website | Instagram
• Check out Victoria’s podcast: Nourishing Women Podcast

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• Episode 133: Lost Your Period After Birth Control? Here’s Why (and What to Do Next) | Victoria Myers, Period Recovery Specialist
• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!

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