Lara Briden: The Ultimate Guide to Women's Natural Cycles, PCOS, and Hormonal Regulation

Ladies, are you ready to unlock the secrets of your hormonal health? This episode will walk you through ovulation's profound impact on our well-being, and the intricacies of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. From debunking misconceptions about hormonal birth control to celebrating the natural rhythms of our cycles, this episode of Biohacking Bestie with guest Lara Briden is an invitation to cherish our hormonal prowess.

We even delve into the realm of fertility awareness and how personal health knowledge can enrich our relationships and how to navigate perimenopause with grace and vitality. Tune in to embrace a revolutionary perspective on women's health and discover actionable advice that can change your life.

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones. With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author on a couple of peer-reviewed papers.

She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.

What we discuss: 

(03:56 - 05:07) Achieving Symptomless Menstrual Cycles 

(10:37 - 11:39) Connection Between Health and Menstruation

(14:30 - 16:04) Importance of Ovulation and Hormones 

(19:58 - 20:49) Comparing Birth Control and Vasectomy

(25:23 - 25:47) Importance of Understanding Menstrual Cycle

(33:54 - 34:54) Diagnosing and Treating PCOS

(36:44 - 37:59) Healing PCOS vs. Reversing It

(40:05 - 41:06) Understanding Endometriosis Diagnosis and Symptoms 

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