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Ever wonder why your period disappeared, even though you’re the picture of health, or find yourself overwhelmed by mystery symptoms after ditching birth control? What if getting your cycle back is possible, and it doesn’t require obsessively Googling or accepting “unexplained infertility” as your fate?

I’m joined for part two by period recovery specialist Victoria Myers, and we dive into how to spot hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and what most doctors miss (or dismiss). We break down how to put together your own “detective case” from understanding bloodwork to finally getting clarity on whether you’re dealing with HA, PCOS, or both (yes, that’s possible).

Victoria shares the practical, proven steps for transforming your reproductive health, including why real recovery starts with eating more, exercising less, and what’s actually happening in your body during this process. She gives her advice on how to know if you’re truly recovering, what lab numbers to track, and how to use temperature and cycle tracking to get answers even before the bloodwork comes back. 

If you’re tired of confusing advice or feeling dismissed by your doctor, you’ll leave this episode equipped with actionable steps and the confidence to demand the care you deserve. 

Connect with Victoria:

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

In this episode, you’ll learn what really helps you get your period back after birth control naturally:

• Why identifying the root cause of period loss is essential before starting treatment and the key lab tests to ask your doctor for
• How to tell the difference between hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and PCOS, plus the surprising truth about having both
• The two biggest science-backed lifestyle changes proven to help restore your period and why these are temporary but essential
• How tracking basal body temperature and cervical mucus can confirm ovulation, reveal your fertile window, and help you understand your hormonal health even if you’re not trying to conceive 
• What recovery cycles look like after hypothalamic amenorrhea, why second cycles are often longer or irregular, and how to know if your progress is on track 
• The critical link between body image, perfectionism, and fear of weight gain and how shifting your mindset supports a healthy cycle
• Why postpartum cycle recovery can be extra challenging for women with a history of HA, and the nutrition and supplement strategies that actually help

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 133: Lost Your Period After Birth Control? Here’s Why (and What to Do Next) | Victoria Myers, Period Recovery Specialist
• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!

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