11. How to Bring Back a Missing Period with Lindsey Lusson

A missing period is not normal. It is an indication of an underlying issue, and a condition that affects your long term health. And despite what your doctor may have told you, the root cause is definitely NOT fixed by taking birth control! Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, which is when your period goes missing for several months, IS something that can be treated with diet and lifestyle changes (even if you're a professional athlete!)

Lindsey Lusson is Registered Dietitian who specializes in disordered eating and infertility. You might know her as food.freedom.fertility on IG, where she educates about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) or period loss related to over exercise and under eating. She has helped over 100 women recover natural cycles, get pregnant, and heal their relationship with food and exercise along the way.

We discuss:

• Lindsey's personal journey with period loss, recovery, and three healthy pregnancies!
• What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
• What are the signs and symptoms of HA (besides a missing period)
• How the diets we've been led to believe are "healthy" (like Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Vegan/Vegetarian, Low Carb, Low Fat, etc.) are actually not healthy for women and can lead to HA and lack of ovulation
• Why taking birth control doesn't actually solve HA or bring back a missing period
• Why it's so important for your health to get your period every month
• Is HA always only associated with being too thin, or can you be overweight with HA?
• What are the long term health consequences from missing your period and not producing enough hormones
• How to know if you're eating enough
• Is it possible to be a professional athlete and still maintain a healthy period?
• How to deal with constant, obsessive thoughts around food and healthy eating

Connect with Lindsey:

www.foodfreedomandfertility.com

Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility

Food Freedom Fertility Podcast: HA Recovery and Beyond

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