Let's talk about Sex, baby! We have Dr. Jolene Brighten to uncover whether or not what our experiencing is normal! By sharing a practical tool to identify what symptoms may be affecting your health, she dives into what hormonal manifestations are normal and aren't. Then, we discover the world of libido and the current perspectives on how libido changes through the menstrual cycle from sexual drive to lubrication, and the chance of pregnancy, particularly around your period and upon ovulation. Dr. Jolene discusses discharge around the period and the theories around sex determination at the egg and sperm levels. Then, she explains the hormonal changes that occur in the sexual phase of the menstrual cycle, which is the latter half of the follicular phase. Finally, she describes the libido changes that occur using premenopause and post-menopause, as well as things to consider when optimizing fertility. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jolene Brighten⁠

4:26 - Is it normal? Common hormonal symptoms that aren't actually normal

5:41 - How to start identifying the root causes of your symptoms?

9:33 - Libido changes through the menstrual cycle

13:36 - Is discharge during your period bad?

16:06 - "Tell me how to have a girl or a boy"

18:24 - The sexual phase of the menstrual cycle

25:02 - How does libido change post-menopause?

30:54 - How to optimize fertility for females and males

39:32 - The truth about environmental toxins

To learn more about ⁠Dr. Jolene Brighten and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode299/⁠⁠⁠

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