In a normal period, you should not lose more than about 80 mL of menstrual fluid over all the days of the bleed. That’s equivalent to about five tablespoons spread over all the days of the bleed. In this episode, Lara discusses heavy periods including: the role of hormone imbalance, mast cell activation, and insulin resistance,simple period-lightening strate ... Show More
Jun 8
Making friends with your luteal phase
There's a lot going on in the luteal phase, but treating premenstrual mood symptoms might be simpler than you think.In this episode, Lara discusses common drivers of hormonal mood symptoms, such as high histamine, high prolactin, and a higher requirement for sodium. Links:Why pro ... Show More
15m 2s
Dec 2025
Irregular periods: Is it PCOS, hypothalamic suppression, or something else?
If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back. In this episode, Lara discusses:the two most common explanations for irregular p ... Show More
15m 22s
May 2025
The hidden story of endometriosis: Pain, lesions, and the microbiome
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, the big question is: What type of lesions?In this episode, Lara challenges long-held assumptions to explore:the three types of endometriosis lesions, emerging evidence that superficial lesions may not explain pain or other symptoms, al ... Show More
15m 37s
Jul 2025
Cycle Syncing Series: Let’s Talk Periods
Hey guys! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the menstrual phase. This is more than just a week of bleeding, it’s a hormonal reset where your body is shedding your uterine lining and recalibrating. And yet, so many of us (including me) weren’t educated about all the ways ... Show More
44m 48s
Sep 2024
Do You Have A Healthy Period? Holistic and Ayurvedic Tools to Reduce Mood Swings, Pain and Cravings
Periods can be a pain—literally—but what if we could turn that pain into power? On this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re getting cozy and chatting about something we don’t talk about enough—our periods! It’s time to embrace this beautiful, natural process and learn how to love ... Show More
28m 58s
Jun 2024
The Hidden Cause of Your PMS and How to Fix It Fast
View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Struggling with PMS symptoms like mood swings, cramps, and bloating? It doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’ll break ... Show More
25m 22s
May 2025
What is a normal period? With Dr. Lara Briden
Today, we are revisiting another conversation with Dr. Lara Briden. In this episode, Lara joins us to break down what a normal period actually looks like—because let’s be honest, most of us were never taught this.We cover how long your period should last, how much blood loss is n ... Show More
34m 33s