What Your Period Is Trying to Tell You: PMDD, Endo, PCOS & More
Your period isn’t just a monthly inconvenience—it’s a diagnostic tool.
In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie breaks down how period patterns can reveal chronic conditions like:
- PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
- Endometriosis
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Fibroids
- Adenomyosis
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- The unique period symptoms linked to each condition
- Why bleeding, pain, and mood shifts are critical diagnostic clues
- How current medical systems miss or dismiss these signs
- What you can track and discuss with your doctor
- The overlap and confusion between conditions like endo and adeno, or PMDD and depression
Why This Matters
Most women are told “your period is normal” even when it’s not.
This episode helps you recognize when your symptoms are more than a bad period—and how to advocate for answers.
Resources
- Read The Guardian article about toxins in tampons
- Find safe products at MADE SAFE, Women’s Voices for the Earth, and EWG’s Skin Deep.
Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health
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