cheerz! to your period pt.2

***DISCLAIMER***These topics are incredibly nuanced, and this episode only scratches the surface. If you’re navigating fertility challenges, missing periods, or hormonal changes, please know this is not your fault, and you are not broken. My hope is simply to offer education and compassion, not diagnoses or one-size-fits-all answers. I’m for you and I’m with you in this! 💛 💛 💛 -------------------------------------------------------------------In today’s episode of Cheerz!, we’re continuing our Cheerz! to Your Period series with part two—breaking down hormonal birth control, how it actually works in the body, and what it means when your period disappears.After this week’s cheerz! report (food poisoning, blueberry waffles, ADHD, and a midweek challenge to switch up your routine), we dive into:-How birth control suppresses ovulation-What a “withdrawal bleed” really is-Why experiences with birth control vary -Long-term considerations to be aware of-What missing periods can signal about fueling, stress, and training-Gentle ways to support getting your cycle backThis episode is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident in your body!So grab whatever drink (or object) you have in front of you, raise a toast, and cheerz to your period, part 2!Sources:Briden L. Period Repair Manual.Romm A. Hormone Intelligence.Hendrickson-Jack L. The Fifth Vital Sign.Brighten J. Beyond the Pill.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Hormonal contraception & menstrual cycle guidance.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use.Mountjoy M, et al. IOC Consensus Statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). British Journal of Sports Medicine.De Souza MJ, et al. Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement.Fritz MA, Speroff L. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility.Hassan MA, Killick SR. Oral contraceptive use and time to conception. BMJ.Gnoth C, et al. Time to pregnancy after oral contraceptives. Human Reproduction.ACOG Committee Opinion — Menstruation as a vital sign.ACOG Committee Opinion — Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and bone effects.Loucks AB. Energy availability and reproductive function. Sports Medicine.Varady KA, et al. Intermittent fasting and metabolic health. Annual Review of Nutrition.Socials:⁠@cheerzpod⁠⁠@lo_berts⁠