Dear friend,
The only thing more difficult than being a teenager is being the parent of a teenager. But navigating puberty doesn’t have to feel so impossible—for you or your teen. This week, we’re sharing the vital information parents need to help their newly-cycling daughters thrive during this pivotal transformation in their bodies and lives, with special attention given to what’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to teen girls and irregular cycles. If you’re a parent of a teen girl, you’re not going to want to miss this one.
In other new content this week, we’re finishing what we started last week with our discussion of the follicular phase of the female menstrual cycle, with an article dedicated to the luteal phase. Understanding the hormonal fluctuations that occur in these two halves of the menstrual cycle (and the biomarkers those fluctuations produce) gives a woman a valuable snapshot into her health and fertility. Understanding the health of one’s luteal phase, in particular, can provide a valuable jumping-off point for infertility treatment—in the hands of the right doctor.
Be well,
Gerard Migeon
CEO and Co-founder
Teens and irregular periods: What’s normal–and what’s not (Part I)
Helping our teen daughters navigate period issues on top of everything else can feel downright unfair! When it comes to irregular bleeding, painful periods, or even periods that seem to have vanished, you may wonder: what could be going on? What’s more, how can you know when to get a doctor involved?
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| Teens and irregular periods: What’s normal—and what’s not (Part II) In Part I, we learned about why teen cycles should be understood differently than adult cycles when it comes to “regularity.” We also looked at the number one criterion pediatricians suggest as the indicator for when to see a doctor. In this installment, we want to dive a little deeper into some of the most common teen period problems: specifically, heavy bleeding and pain, which seem to cause the most interference with daily life. Click here to read the full article. |
| FAM Basics: What is the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? In this article, we will quickly review the two phases of the hormonal cycle, and then explore the luteal phase more. We’ll specifically look at what normally happens during the luteal phase, plus how hormonal imbalances can impact it. Click here to read the full article. |
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