Painful Periods Aren't Normal (And What You Can Do to Stop the Pain) with Dr. Cecilia Cruz

Most women have been told that painful periods are just part of life. They're not.Bloating, spotting, pain with intercourse, exhaustion. These are signals from your body that something is wrong. Yet so many women walk out of their doctor's office with a birth control prescription and no real answers.In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Dr. Cecilia Cruz, functional medicine physician, preventive medicine specialist, and associate physician at Modern Women's Wellness. Dr. Cruz personally healed her own endometriosis through functional medicine and now helps other women do the same. They get into what's actually driving period pain, what's truly normal during your cycle, and what you can do about it.We'll explore: ✔️ Why period pain has been over-normalized and what's actually considered normal✔️ Red flags during your cycle that are often overlooked or dismissed ✔️ The root causes of period pain from inflammation and gut health to endometriosis and fibroids ✔️ How an anti-inflammatory and Mediterranean style diet can make a real difference✔️ The best food sources and supplements for omega-3s ✔️ Why self-treating with supplements without testing can backfire ✔️ How functional medicine testing leads to personalized, targeted treatment ✔️ How to work with Dr. Cruz at Modern Women's WellnessIf you've ever been told painful periods are just something you have to live with, this one's for you.Topics Covered:Why period pain is over-normalized Dr. Cruz's background in functional and preventive medicine Dr. Cruz's personal journey with endometriosis What is actually normal during a menstrual cycle Red flags to watch out for How stress and lifestyle impact period pain Root causes of period pain Can period pain actually be eliminated? Anti-inflammatory diet and omega-3s When to work with a functional medicine provider Why testing matters more than symptom-chasing The dangers of unsupervised supplementation How to work with Dr. CruzDr. Cruz’s link:Free Clarity Call for Dr. Cruz — https://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now/schedule-dr-cecila-cruz/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dr.cececruz/🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps us reach more women on a journey to better health!______Links💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz🩺  Ready to feel like yourself again with personalized support? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram🌐 Visit my website