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Wondering why your period went MIA after coming off birth control, or maybe it’s always been irregular, and no one can tell you why? Here’s the truth…you could be struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and doctors rarely mention it, leaving countless women lost, dismissed, or misdiagnosed.  

That’s why in this episode, I sit down with period recovery specialist Victoria Myers to uncover exactly what HA is, why even “healthy” eaters and active women are at risk, and the science behind your missing cycle.

You’ll learn how to read the subtle clues in your lifestyle, spot the difference between HA and PCOS, get answers on how birth control may have masked the root issue for years, and how lab work can finally bring clarity so you stop spinning your wheels and start advocating for yourself with real data. Victoria Myers opens up about her own decade-long struggle and shares the practical first steps you can take.

By the end of this episode, you’ll not only understand the root causes of missing or irregular periods, but you’ll walk away with clear next steps to reclaim your cycle and feel empowered in conversations with your doctor. Hit play and let’s dive in.

Meet Victoria:

Victoria Myers, RD/N, is a period recovery specialist, fertility registered dietitian, and the host of the Nourishing Women Podcast—a show dedicated to helping women with missing or irregular periods reclaim their fertility naturally. After overcoming her own journey with disordered eating and amenorrhea, Victoria founded Nourishing Minds Nutrition to support women struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea, a hormone condition caused by under-eating, over-exercising, and chronic stress.

 With over a decade of experience, Victoria and her team now work with women around the world to restore their cycles, heal their relationship with food and exercise, and achieve pregnancy without medical intervention. On your podcast, she’s excited to share her expert insights on how nutrition, mindset, and movement affect fertility—and why your period is your body’s biggest clue that something’s off.

Here’s what we’re covering on why your period after birth control hasn’t returned and what to do about it:

• Why hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is often overlooked even by doctors, and what signs to look for in your own cycle
• The similarities between HA and PCOS (and how misdiagnosis happens more than you think) 
• The truth about “healthiest person in the room” syndrome and how being praised for your habits could actually signal trouble for your cycle
• How overexercise, undereating, and chronic stress create a “perfect storm” for period loss (plus subtle warning signs) 
• Why coming off birth control reveals underlying issues like HA, and why so many never spot the root cause until it’s too late 
• The exact labs you should request to get clarity on what’s happening with your hormones and the markers that distinguish HA from PCOS
• A first-step game plan for advocating for your reproductive health (even if your doctor brushes you off) 
• How quickly periods can return with the right changes and why recovery is more “mindset-hard” than “science-hard”
•  What Victoria wishes more women knew about HA, diet culture, and listening to their own bodies

Connect with Victoria:

• Visit her website 
• Follow Victoria on Instagram @nourishedfertility
• Tune into her podcast, Nourishing Women Podcast

Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 134: How to Get Your Period Back After Birth Control (Naturally!) | Victoria Myers, Period Recovery Specialist
• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!

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