Are you TEAM heavy or TEAM light?
We’re talking all about periods today, folks
& what they can tell us about our hormone & fertility status
Too many women are putting their energy into the wrong area of focus when trying to get pregnant
Obsessing about BBT measurements, spending $50/month on OPK tests, driving their partners nuts…
I commend you for caring so deeply, but it’s all a waste of time if your periods are a mess & you’re not even sure you’re ovulating…
So let me help a sister out – what period TEAM are you?
TEAM: Dark, thick & clotty
Periods are heavvvvvy with clots & last 5-7+ day
Possible Causes:
High estrogen: means the uterine lining could be thicker than normal
Normal estrogen, but low progesterone: P balances out the effects of E – if P is low, the uterine lining can grow thickkkk
Lack of uterine circulation : try these for improvement: yoga, Self Fertility Massage, walking
Dehydration : drink 1/2 your body weight in oz. of water/day
Endometriosis: inflammatory condition resulting in thickening of the uterine lining, heavy blood flow, pain, excessive clotting
Uterine obstructions: fibroids, polyps, adhesions that may impede proper menstrual blood flow
Inflammation: taking pain meds for painful cramps? Could be a sign of high inflammation, prostaglandins
TEAM: Light & Scanty
Period blood looks like watered-down strawberry jam. Bleed last for 1-3 days
Possible causes:
Low estrogen: less estrogen means thinner uterine lining
Nutrient deficiencies: a diet lacking in proteins, healthy fats & cholesterol
Low vitality: due to over exercising, low calorie intake, hypothyroidism
TEAM: Mid-Cycle Spotting
Possible causes:
Estrogen drop after ovulation: This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as everything else is looking A-OK with your period
Low progesterone: spotting a few days before your period comes indicates an unstable uterine lining
Ovarian cyst rupture: if you experience a sharp pain on either side of your lower abdomen followed by a slight bleeding around the time ovulation should occur
What TEAM are you on? Comment below and I’ll send you the period-healing protocol for your specific issue