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Jun 2021
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How to Master Your Cycle & Fertility wit...

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About this episode

Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign that provides you with essential information about your health.

On this episode, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, bestselling author of The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility, joins us to uncover the connection between menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health!

You'll learn about topics like:

What is a vital sign? And why should we consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign?

What does a normal, healthy menstrual cycle look like?

Can we really have a period without cramps?!

Why is it important to prioritize your fertility even if you are not planning for pregnancy?

What are the most common side effects associated with birth control?

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator & Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. Her new book, The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility, is available on Amazon. You can also find more fertility resources on Lisa's podcast, Fertility Friday Podcast, and her Instagram @fertilityfriday!

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