213 - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Missing periods & Hormonal Birth Control with Cynthia Donovan

What is hypothalamic amenorrhea is? Join me and Cynthia Donovan (https://www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist) for her insights on HA, what she recommends for HA, her views on intermittent fasting, and lots more. In This Episode: * Cynthia’s background and experience losing her cycle (4:40) * What is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)? (13:51) * Common symptoms or signs of someone with HA (17:03) * Cynthia’s view on intermittent fasting (36:53) * Recommendations if you’ve been diagnosed with HA (42:43) * What Cynthia wishes she knew when she began menstruating (57:56) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema