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 practitioners here and CBT for ED practitioners here 5 - Gaining weight won't help you get your period back - MORE NUANCE NEEDED6 - If you don't "control" your weight, you'll keep on gaining - MORE NUANCE NEEDEDMore about the set point weight theory here7 - Exercise is a good thing. You can't have too much of it.- MYTHMore on exercise and HA recovery here8 - If you are not an elite athlete, exercise can't be the reason you don't have periods - MYTH9 - Doctors can diagnose HA on your looks / weight / estrogen levels (what are the real hormones we need to diagnose + AMH) - MYTH10 - It can take up to a year to get periods after coming off birth control - MYTH90% of menstruators will ovulate within 30 days of coming off BC, another 5% take 90 days, the rest need to be investigated for underlying issues. More on this here11- "Clean" eating is what will bring your fertility back (or cure PCOS) - MYTHListen to episode 5 on dieting efficiency for insulin resistanceTo find support in your HA recovery:Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book.To make an appointment with Dr Rinaldi and get individual support to get your period back or improve your fertility, please go to noperiod.info/appointmentsTo make an appointment with Florence Gillet and get help with the body and mind changes happening in recovery please visit www.beyondbodyimage.comYou can find us on social mediaNo Period, Now What? on InstagramNo Period, Now What? Recovery Support GroupBeyond Body Image on FacebookBeyond Body Image on InstagramAmenorrhee_fr (HA recovery 100% in French) on InstagramEmail us via allin@noperiodnowwhat.comIf you enjoyed this podcast and found it helpful, please drop us a rating and a review to help more people find it. Editing by Steven WorlowOriginal Music by the Andy Shulman Band "Lost & Found" available on Spotify.