
#151: Why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign: exercising to improve menstrual health, fertility, and more
from The Dr. Shannon Show
by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Published: Thu Feb 01 2024
Show Notes
Your menstrual cycle has been considered a vital sign by some and can be an indication of your overall health. Shannon is joined by Dr. Payton, who shares the current research on exercising to improve menstrual health. They also discuss fertility, pregnancy loss, and more.
Cyclesyncing episode referenced
0:00: Introduction
1:20: Your menstrual cycle as a vital sign
3:20: Signs/symptoms that something might be off with your cycle
7:37: Can you still track your cycle while on hormonal birth control?
9:03: Why might someone lose their cycle?
:Exercise recommendations for regaining your cycle
:Exercising for fertility
:TRIGGER WARNING: pregnancy loss is discussed after this time stamp
:Payton’s experience with pregnancy loss
:Are there risks with exercising during early pregnancy?
:Parameters around exercise after miscarriage
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