Why Painful Periods Are Common—But Not Normal: Understanding Hormonal Imbalances | The Making of Me

Why do so many women experience painful periods—and why has it been normalized for so long?In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me, Dr. Jeffrey Brown — osteopathic functional medicine physician specializing in women’s health — breaks down the truth behind menstrual pain and hormonal imbalance. He explains why painful periods are common, but not actually normal, and what this signals about deeper dysfunctions in the body.Dr. Brown explores how chronic stress, gut health, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance all interact to influence menstrual health. He also explains why conventional approaches often focus on symptom management rather than addressing root causes.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why painful periods are common but not normalHow hormonal imbalance develops in the bodyThe role of stress and gut health in menstrual painWhy symptom-based treatment often fails long-termWhat a root-cause approach to women’s health looks likeHow to better understand your cycle and symptomsThis conversation challenges long-standing assumptions about women’s health and encourages a shift toward deeper awareness, better education, and root-cause healing. If you’ve ever been told to “just deal with it,” this episode offers a different perspective—one rooted in understanding and solutions. Your symptoms deserve attention, not normalization.🔗 Connect with Dr. Jeffrey Brown:Hormone Health with Dr. BrownDr. Jeffrey Brown Instagram📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if you believe women’s health deserves better answers🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — what have you been told about period pain?#TheMakingOfMe #WomensHealth #HormonalHealth #PainfulPeriods #FunctionalMedicine #DrJeffreyBrown #MenstrualHealth #GutHealth #HormoneBalance #RootCauseHealing #HealthAwareness #CycleHealth #MakingOfMePodcast