What Your Period Tracker Isn't Telling You About Your Hormone Health | Learn How To Track Your Cycle

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Your period is a vital sign. Dr. Natalie Crawford, Board-Certified OBGYN and REI, explains how your menstrual cycle reflects your overall hormonal health. Most women rely on tracking apps alone, but those can miss key clues about what’s actually happening inside your body. Dr. Crawford breaks down how to really listen to your body by understanding your symptoms, identifying ovulation, and recognizing when your cycle might be signaling something is off.

Questions Answered:

What is a period's importance beyond tracking on an app?

How can you tell if your hormones are balanced?

What happens inside the ovaries during a menstrual cycle?

How does the brain communicate with hormones?

What is the role of FSH and estrogen?

What triggers the LH surge?

What defines a normal, predictable period?

What are stages of ovulatory dysfunction?

What causes a short luteal phase?

How do thyroid and prolactin abnormalities affect menstrual cycles?

What is hypothalamic dysfunction?

How can wearables track ovulation?

What changes in cervical mucus indicate ovulation?

How do ovulation predictor kits work?

When should you see a doctor about menstrual cycle irregularities?