Episode 6 - HA diagnosis mythbusting

In this episode, Dr Nicola Rinaldi debunks 11 myths associated with HA diagnosis.1 - You can only lose your period if you are underweight / if you have an ED -MYTH2 - BCP or Provera can "kickstart" ("normalize") your cycles - MYTHMore on this via noperiod.info/provera3 - You can't have HA if your hormonal levels are "normal"- MORE NUANCE NEEDED4 - (in ED recovery) If you are "weight restored" (have a BMI of 19), it's fine not to have a period - you are recovered- MYTHFind a list of HAES ED pr...

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A straight-shooting, science based podcast about periods, period recovery, fertility, and nurturing health, outside of unrealistic beauty expectations. Every fortnight, Dr Nicola Sykes (formerly Rinaldi), scientist and lead author of the book ‘No Period. Now What?’ and Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology coach and founder of www.beyondbodyimage.com, share real recovery stories, expert insights and new research on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery, hormonal health and fertility, with an unmissable touch of body respect and women’s empowerment.