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Jan 2024
37m 25s

The Menstrual Cycle

Natalie Crawford, MD
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Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a module from her Enhance Your Natural Fertility course all about the menstrual cycle. She explains the brain's important role in the menstrual cycle, the different cycle phases, and what is normal. Your period is a vital sign. If something is abnormal, it should be evaluated. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's ... Show More
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