EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 23 MIN
When Your Period Disappears: Unpacking Functional Amenorrhea
from Rewriting the Narrative · host Fortify Health Coaching
Period missing for 3 months or longer? It may be Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) . Secondary amenorrhea, defined as the absence of menstruation for three months or longer, is common among athletic women of reproductive age.In this conversation, Sarah and Meredith delve into the critical topic of amenorrhea and its implications for women's health . They share personal experiences with amenorrhea, root causes and some of the biggest things to focus on for restoring a cycle including the importance of not being in a state of low energy availability and what an integrative approach to healing really means. 00:00 Understanding Amenorrhea and Its Importance04:57 Defining Secondary Amenorrhea10:19 Energy Availability and Its Impact15:36 The Role of Time in Recovery20:02 Holistic Approaches to HealingFortify Health Instagram @fortify_health_coachingMeredith @mer.paci Sarah @sarahfordbishop
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Period missing for 3 months or longer? It may be Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) . Secondary amenorrhea, defined as the absence of menstruation for three months or longer, is common among athletic women of reproductive age.In this conversation, Sarah and Meredith delve into the critical topic of amenorrhea and its implications for women's health . They share personal experiences with amenorrhea, root causes and some of the biggest things to focus on for restoring a cycle including the importance of not being in a state of low energy availability and what an integrative approach to healing really means. 00:00 Understanding Amenorrhea and Its Importance04:57 Defining Secondary Amenorrhea10:19 Energy Availability and Its Impact15:36 The Role of Time in Recovery20:02 Holistic Approaches to HealingFortify Health Instagram @fortify_health_coachingMeredith @mer.paci Sarah @sarahfordbishop
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