Women of Impact Is Birth Control Destroying Your Hormones? What Every Woman Needs to Know | Dr. Aviva Romm (Fan Fav)
Jun 27, 2025
Dr. Aviva Romm, an M.D., midwife, and author of Hormone Intelligence, joins the discussion on women's health. She exposes harmful myths about hormones and menstrual cycles while empowering women to understand their bodies. Learn why tracking your cycle can boost confidence and career decisions. Aviva reveals links between gut health, food choices, and hormone balance, helping listeners break free from societal pressures and reclaim their hormonal power.
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Early Puberty's Environmental Causes
- Girls are starting puberty earlier due to environmental hormonal impacts like toxins and antibiotics.
- Breast development can begin as early as six or seven years old, and antibiotic exposure affects hormonal health.
Normal vs Common Period Misconception
- What's common, like painful or irregular periods, is not actually normal for women's health.
- Normal menstrual cycles are relatively regular and not disablingly painful or excessively heavy.
Use Your Cycle As A Tool
- Track your menstrual cycle and align your actions with hormone-driven changes for best results.
- For example, avoid shopping before periods and schedule confidence-demanding tasks like interviews near ovulation.
