#151: Why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign: exercising to improve menstrual health, fertility, and more

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. Cycle syncing episode referenced 0:00: Introduction1:20: Your menstrual cycle as a vital sign 3:20: Signs/symptoms that something might be off with your cycle7:37: Can you still track your cycle while on hormonal birth control?9:03: Why might someone lose their cycle?13:37: Exercise recommendations for regaining your cycle 19:24: Exercising for fertility 26:05: TRIGGER WARNING: pregnancy loss is discussed after this time stamp26:30: Payton’s experience with pregnancy loss32:40: Are there risks with exercising during early pregnancy?35:20: Parameters around exercise after miscarriage Try Evlo 14 days for freeFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram