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 progesterone is both good and bad for moodIdentifying a link between prolactin a ... Show More
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
Sep 2022
So common and yet unknown. What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis can have severe impacts on a person’s health and wellbeing, with a wide variety of symptoms. So what is actually happening in the body when someone has endometriosis? In this first episode of a three-part series, medical experts explain what endometriosis is, its sy ... Show More
14m 24s
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
Oct 2024
PMs: 1-Understanding PMS and Increased Hunger
Send us Fan Mail Why do those pre-period hunger pangs kick in, and should we actually be eating more during PMS? In this episode, we dig into why women feel hungrier, smart ways to handle cravings, and if hydration can really help ease symptoms Support the show
4m 33s
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
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Gut healing isn’t just for people with digestive symptoms. </p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you have non-specific symptoms like low energy or brain fog or difficulty losing weight, or hormonal imbalances or hormone-re ... Show More
