Ep 245: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

In this episode you're going to learn exactly what happens during your menstrual cycle. I decided to talk about this because, quite frankly, it’s something that many of us don’t fully understand. We talk about our cycles in relation to pregnancy but there’s a lot more to periods than ovulation!Your cycle can influence so many aspects of your life: libido, mood, energy, skin, appetite, and more! Better understanding your periods can help you make informed decisions regarding reproductive health, fertility, and overall well-being.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What constitutes a regular menstrual cycleWhat the phases of the cycle areWhich hormones are associated with pregnancyWhen ovulation occursHow to track ovulationHow fertilization and implantation workHow IUDs prevent pregnancyWhether you can really have a period while you’re pregnant--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode245Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box!* Check out ritual.com/DRNICOLE and get 25% off!* Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv.* Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal!* Head to the app store and check out the FREE FamilyAlbum app!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy