36. Take Charge of Your Period | Cycle Syncing Series, Navigating Heavy and Painful Periods, Prostaglandins, Holistic Period Relief Options

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We’re wrapping up our cycle syncing series with today’s episode featuring ALL the things related to the menstrual phase of your cycle!

For many of us, our actual period is something that can really knock us down - it’s not an optimal, exciting time we look forward to. If this rings true for you, trust me when I say, I felt VERY similarly for a long time. I was completely disconnected from my own cycle for the first decade I was menstruating (thank you hormonal birth control), and I had some extremely difficult periods in the past.
In this episode, I’m discussing what’s normal (and what’s not so normal) when it comes to your period length, heaviness, and pain. I’m also sharing more about how to navigate heavy, ‘clotty’ periods (and why they’re happening in the first place), the role of prostaglandins during your menstrual phase, holistic options that can provide pain relief, some of my favorite period products, and more.

While I wouldn’t say my period is always a walk in the park now, it’s not something that keeps me bedridden, or has me feeling like I can’t make it through the day due to super painful cramps. Whatever your journey currently looks like with your period (and cycle as a whole), I hope this four-part series has given you plenty of valuable tips and tricks to implement into your own life. Ultimately, your menstrual cycle should be something you are in tune with, and should feel incredibly empowered by as a woman!

Episode Recap:

• What’s normal and what’s NOT normal regarding your cycle length, heaviness, blood loss, etc. with your period {4:02}
• What a shorter cycle may actually be linked to {6:10}
• Navigating heavy periods + addressing the root causes as to WHY you’re experiencing an extremely heavy, ‘clotty’ period {7:25}
• The connection between endometriosis and painful periods {10:46}
• The role of adenomyosis, fibroids, and underlying infections in painful periods {13:16}
• What the color of your period blood can indicate of your cycle {14:37}
• What to focus on nutritionally during your period + how your digestion is affected during this time {16:27}
• How to adjust your calendar, work, and overall productivity around your period {21:15}
• Why you should try to avoid refined grains and sugars as much as possible during your period + what prostaglandins are {26:48}
• What you should consider limiting and/or avoiding all together if you’re experiencing high inflammation and painful periods {28:30}
• Holistic options for pain relief during your period {29:14}
• My favorite period products {31:17}
  

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Complete show notes (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode):
https://margaretpowell.com/podcast/episode36

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