GYLTG 361: Ladies, Take Control of Your Health with Dr. Monica Minjeur

Women’s health care is not the same across the world. In the US and most western countries, women’s health care is readily available, but we do know enough. Are we educated about our bodies and the basic fundamentals of our reproductive health? Mostly, the answer is no. As we spend 2025 leaning into our five masters, we are uncovering natural approaches to women's health. Dr. Monica Minjeur and I sat down to talk menstrual cycles, fertility, permimenopause and menopause, because if you want to empower yourself, you must empower the whole self.

This conversation gets down to the basics of the functions of the female body.

Let’s dive in!

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Five Master Areas of Personal Growth:

   • Mental, Emotional, Physical, Spiritual & Financial Health.

2. Introduction to Women's Health with Dr. Monica Minjeur:

   • Focus on natural approaches to women's health and fertility at Radiant Clinic.

   • Importance of understanding menstrual cycles for overall health.

3. Understanding Menstrual Cycles:

   • Normal cycle length is 27-35 days.

   • Importance of tracking ovulation as a vital sign for female hormone health.

4. Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM):

   • Cervical mucus observation as a primary indicator.

   • Basal body temperature tracking and urinary LH strips discussed.

5. Debunking Myths About Fertility Tracking:

   • Modern FAM methods are scientifically proven with high efficacy rates comparable to traditional birth control methods.

6. Perimenopause vs Menopause Explained:

   • Perimenopause can start up to 10 years before menopause; characterized by irregular periods and symptoms like mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels.

   • How both phases impact a woman

7. Lifestyle Recommendations Across Reproductive Stages:

   • Prioritizing sleep (aim for 8 hours).

   • Regular movement/exercise (at least 30 minutes daily).

   • Balanced diet avoiding pro-inflammatory foods such as processed sugars/foods.

Notable Quotes:

"Ovulation is another vital sign just like blood pressure or heart rate." – Dr. Monica Minger

"We want better education for our daughters than we had ourselves." – Danielle Vann

Take Action:

• Empower yourself through education about your own body’s signals and advocate for your health needs.

Connect With Dr Monica:

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