In today's episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we're chatting to Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist and women's health expert Inez Griffin to talk about the menstrual cycle as a whole and how your period really works.

Inez shares some expert insight about the benefits of tracking your menstrual cycle, how 'hacking' your period can help raise your energy levels and mood, and why removing stigma from the conversation is so important for young women.

0:05: intro

2:19: what is the menstrual cycle?

3:30: menstrual cycle phases

6:24: the influence of progesterone and oestrogen

7:11: what's happening during each phase?

10:38: common issues professionals see

12:41: understanding what's 'normal' for you

14:57: PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids

19:13: period 'hacking' and the power of physiology

26:02: why there's so little research

28:31: the impact sport and exercise can have

30:34: changing attitudes to stigma and education

36:02: what to expect a professional to ask

37:25: irregular cycles and 'no' period

39:41: stress and other lifestyle factors

41:28: period myth busting

43:29: the most important piece of advice

45:08: outro

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