Endometriosis is an estrogen dominant disease. I have struggled with " bad periods" for years. I started having episodes of Vomiting and it turns out that I had ovarian cysts rupturing. I had surgery 2 years ago to remove the cyst that grew to 10cm and had my ovary removed as well. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at that time. I am glad that you are working with a naturopath Doctor. Keep us updated! Your videos are always so informative!
Yes!!! Thank you for making this! So many young women don’t actually know about their bodies and how it all works. I’m 26 and some of this was news to me.
Definitely want to hear more about your journey with your naturopath. My periods arent throw up bad but they're borderline debilitating. Please keep us posted on what you find out!!
I love this! I recently got off of the pill because it made me SO SAD all the time. I’m not sure if I was legitimately “depressed” but it definitely made me very emotionally unstable and unlike myself. Now my husband and I have been following The Creighton Model (cervical mucus method) for our fertility awareness and it’s been such a blessing for our marriage! I agree there is something so empowering about knowing (and even my husband knowing) my body so well! I hope doing this helps you figure out what’s wrong and manage your symptoms! 💗
This was super helpful!!! I personally had horrible periods when I was younger. There were multiple days in high school where I would stay home from school and times I would literally pass out because my period pain was so bad. Just bad overall, without getting tmi. I've been on the pill for about 5 years now and it's so much better but in the back of my mind I'm always wondering about other options and/or getting off the pill but I'm currently just nervous and not knowledgeable about it all. I'd really love for you to continue sharing your story and all your experiences throughout your journey! Thanks for sharing and starting this conversation!
Becca! I just found your channel because of a good video but when I found this one I was floored - it’s EXACTLY what I’m going through. I’m an RN who went off BC a year ago and my hormones and menstrual cycle are all over, making it difficult to conceive... would just love to continue to follow your journey through finding balance:) THANK YOU 😘
Omg I absolutely LOVE this video! I’d really love to hear more about it. I’ve been struggling with mild PCOS and also visiting a naturopathic doctor to try to figure out what’s wrong with my hormones and how to balance them out. Please please please keep posting these videos 😘❤️
Wow! I’m almost embarrassed that I’m in my 20s and didn’t know this about my own body! Thank you so much for making this video Becca. I have been wanting to go off the pill too for the same reasons you mentioned and stop relying on synthetic hormones. Definitely inspired to do more research on this! 🤗😘
Please share more on your story! I have also been doing a whole lot of research in regards to hormone imbalance after suffering a miscarriage due to low progesterone. I think this topic is so important and that hormones should be the first thing "checked out" when we are experiencing any weird symptoms (joint pain, inflammation, anxiety) and unfortunately they are usually overlooked.
Hey Sarah! I hope you've been able to address your progesterone. On your icon I see you with a baby, so I assume so! Hope things are going well for you!
Thank you so much! All this time I thought I was just an emotional wreck. Looking forward to more informative and fun videos from you. I am such a huge fan!
Would absolutely LOVE to hear more about this topic, even if it is just your story. I feel like their is so much to learn form other peoples stories and experiences.
Becca, this is so helpful. Please share as much information as possible, particularly if there's any nutrition tips that help balance hormones. THANK YOU for talking about this, it's often glossed over, and it's really important stuff. You're the best!
Becca I love this! I’ve struggled for years, not with painful periods necessarily but with spotting for days before my period, horribly sore breasts and terrible indigestion during ovulation and pms (which felt terrible and no doctor believed me when I said it was related). I was terrified I wouldnt be able to conceive bc I felt so out of whack but I actually did get pregnant rather quickly. However, after weaning my symptoms came back same as before! So I’ve been on a Maca capsule for the last 3 months or so and I’ve noticed a HUGE difference. I just figured it out for myself because western medicine wasn’t any help! You’re smart you will figure it out what works best for you but it def does need to be discussed because a lot of women don’t just skate through the month so easily! Xoxo
Would love to hear more! Personally, I’ve noticed for me drinking coffee ☕️ really screws up my hormonal balance. Not sure why ;) just noticed that it does!
you seem to have a pretty solid understanding of the menstrual cycle. I have been sent home from work for period symptoms (looking and feeling like i could throw up) myself and would be very interested to know what you learn while working with your naturopath.
I have endometriosis and have a lot of the symptoms you describe. Unfortunately it can only be diagnosed by surgery which I’ve had. BUT ultrasounds may show some warning signs. My ovary was behind my uterus due to adhesions and they saw that on ultrasound as well as ovarian cysts. If you’re not ready for surgery, I suggest pushing for a transvaginal ultrasound just to see if anything looks off - say you have ovary pain and want it checked out. Also, you can do a blood test called CA 125. It’s a test for ovarian cancer but it’s also elevated in many women with endo. Mine was elevated. I didn’t feel comfortable asking my doctor for a cancer test, so I got it from walk-in lab online and went to the closest labcorp for the blood draw.
Yes!! Keep updating us your journey please, I can relate (and I’m sure a lot of other woman too) to this, unfortunately :(. Thank you for bringing this topic 🤗. I hope you can find your way out of those discomforts naturally.❤️
I love this, and I love that you talk about the Fertility Awareness Method. Most women (like me a year ago) have never heard of this method, and many that do think it's the same thing as the unreliable "Rhythm Method". I'm so glad I use it now and got off of hormonal birth control for good.
Hi Becca! Was wondering your thoughts on a copper iud since it’s non hormonal and if you considered this? I recently came off the pill too but don’t feel trusting enough of natural methods to track fertility. Please talk more about your transition off birth control, would love to follow your journey :)
Would love it if you kept us in the loop with your hormonal balance too. I have really struggled for years now after getting off the pill too. I’ve noticed that I do SO MUCH better with good carbs in abundance. That’s been life changing for me.
BTW I had been throwing up with my period for a while too. AWFUL. I would wake up in the night with excruciating pain. I am not vegan but I have found tremendous relief with more plant based diet. I was eating a lot of animal protein and more low carb for a while. I have NO clue if there is anything to that scientifically-just personal experimenting.
Hi Becca! Super informative and so real life as usual - love it. I would love to hear more about your journey and what research you did to find a naturopath that you trusted (I feel like you’re really thorough.) I’ve been looking into holistic alternatives and trying to work out my anxiety issues (I’m currently working with a doctor, getting acupuncture weekly, and just had my first reiki and cranial sacral therapy session). I’ve always been interested in finding a really good naturopath and looking into my hormones and seeing what that could do for my journey.
Yes! Would love if you made updates on this. I’ve been planning to go off of the pill but last time I tried ended up having terrible hormonal acne, and just rough cycles overall. Definitely interested in what ends up working for you!
LOVE this topic. I personally just went off of BC a few months ago as well just to have a more natural body and cycle. I have considered several times going and getting things tested hormone wise just to see where I stand! Love the conversation xoxo
More hormone videos! It is such fascinating information and I had no idea hormones played such important roles in our bodies in all aspects I'd love to learn more, thanks Becca!
New subscriber here! Great video! You are definitely not alone--I'm in the same boat with estrogen dominance, and I know how awful it is. I have an extremely healthy lifestyle, but, like you said, stress can be one of the worst things for causing hormonal imbalances. Whenever I go through an extremely stressful period, I'll flat-out lose my period for a few months, and, the more that's happened, the worse it continues to function moving forward. I started acupuncture about a month and a half ago and immediately experienced the best period I've had in about five years. So we'll see. Good luck, and I would love to hear updates about your experience!
Yes please continue sharing your journey with balancing hormones! I just went off of hormonal birth control too, and am using FAM. So curious about learning more wherever I can!
Love this topic Becca! Not “off topic” from nutrition at all. I did one of my major projects in grad school on vitamins and minerals and their effects on PMS after going off birth control and having major problems with my cycle. It was VERY interesting!! Anywho, Love ya and love your videos as usual! 💕💕 -Katie
This is super great!!! Food plays a huge role in how our hormones work and I think you've talked about this in a few other videos, could you make a video specific to what foods help support (heal) our hormones and body.
Yes, I struggle with the same thing and have alqays thought it was normal as well! Would love to hear more about your journey with it and what you find helpful!
Growing up I had really bad periods because I'm estrogen dominant. I would have excruciating pain accompanied by vomiting, hot flashes, weakness, body tremors, the whole nine; and this was EVERY SINGLE MONTH since I was 12. When I started college, I stopped eating meat because the meat at my school didn't taste as good as the meat at home and literally ALL of my symptoms disappeared. It's like my body was like "THANK YOU!" I finally was doing what it wanted me to do.
Wow - that's an amazing story! Usually with estrogen dominance, we are sensitive to the prostaglandins in meats - they make some people's periods heavier. 100% yay for listening to your body! Does your cycle still feel pain free?
@@CycleCoachAcademy yes, for the most part, I'm pain free but I've learned the hard way that deep fried foods have the exact same effect on my body as meat.
Taylor Camille yep - deep fried foods def make cramps worse. Have you found that you can eat meat after your period without feeling the negative effects?
@@CycleCoachAcademy I usually try not to chance it so I wouldn't know. Btw, How did you find out about being estrogen dominant? This is the first time I've even heard the word.
Taylor Camille I’m an exercise scientist and menstrual cycle educator. So many menstruating people are estrogen dominant - the symptoms of this can range from PMS mood swings to purple tinged blood to heavy and clotting periods. I’ve had all of that aside from purple tinged blood.
I would love to hear more on this. My journey is kind of similar right now. Would love to hear your journey to see new options to look into and discuss. I think it’s a conversation that women need to have more!
LOVE this! Such good info. I would definitely love to hear more about your journey balancing your hormones. I have been thinking about coming off the pill because I don’t like the idea of putting artificial hormones in my body every month, but I do love how clear my skin is and how light the periods are. I would love for that to be possible without the pill. Also, I think a video about any oils you use for hormone support would be super interesting! I would like to start using some of the oils that help balance hormones but I just find them a bit intimidating right now.
PLEASE share more!!! I have been looking for a video about this. I feel that I'm doing all the right things.... I eat vegetarian/half vegan, and I avoid plastics as much as possible. I'm looking for more ways to keep outside hormones from coming into my body because I want to stop throwing up from pain every month. More info would be so helpful to me.
Becca I would love to hear your experience with a naturopath! I’m in a similar boat, went off birth control in sept, I get very painful periods, and I have many cysts on my ovaries (but don’t actually have PCOS...if that makes sense lol). I love learning about all of the hormones and the monthly cycle and would be interested to hear what the naturopath had to say!
Great video Becca, would love to hear more about how this! I've been wanting to get off the pill for a while now...Need to look into tracking my cycle. Just worried because my cycle might not be regular after getting off the pill.
Yes! Would love for you to share your story. I’ve always had insane period pain and always just thought it was normal and now I’ve been told I have two huge cysts on my ovaries and running tests to see if I have endo. Although these things are so common these days I feel like they’re not actually spoken about enough. People are putting their hands up and saying I have period pain or I certain things aren’t normal. But there’s not a lot of conversation going on about it. And when things aren’t normal.
THANK YOU FOR THIS! So important to educate women on this topic. In grad school, I presented on a very similar topic for my capstone project to a few undergraduate classes. I have been following the fertility method for (4 almost 5 year now...after a horrible experience on birthcontrol). I have been loving lately using foods based on my cycle. Also, planning events/activities based on cycle. As always Becca thank you for your content.
Also, I was laughing when you talked about cervical mucus (haha) I taught the classes about that too! lol I am getting to the point of wanting to feel completely balanced to because I would like to conceive in a couple years. I am sure you know this resource, but this has been an excellent resource for me nicolejardim.com
L tryptophan complete has helped me tremendously with my hormonal related issues.. Also I stopped having coffee.. basically cut out all caffeine. Those two things have helped so much :)
Caffeine is a silent hormone disrupter that no one is talking about. I basically had the same story as you - as soon as I quit caffeine my PMS was way different!
Hi Becca! I would LOVE to hear about your journey with a Naturopath! I am about to turn 36 and this last year my body has been going through some really weird shifts with hormones. I have developed fibroids on my uterus and my dr is telling me that I may be going through early menopause :-( She just wants to put me on birth control to try to regulate things but I am really hesitant to do that. It's been about 13 years since I have used hormonal birth control and I don't really want to go back to it because of all of the adverse reactions I had with it......unbearable yeast infections (I'm allergic to yeast so mine were out of control), terrible mood swings, and just generally not mentally stable. Not using hormones though has caused me to have an extremely heavy period and crippling cramps. I am going to pelvic floor physical therapy to help with the pain associated with the fibroids but I would love to learn some natural ways to help with the hormones. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us! I loving opening up youtube and seeing that I have a video of yours to watch. :-)
This video would be perfect for little girls who are going to start going through that phase where their bodies are going to be changing (like obviously with a bit more description so that they know what all these words mean) but yea such a great video I wish I knew a lot of this when I was younger cuz I myself never really had that talk with my mother and I’ve kinda had to find out through other people about pms
Thank you for sharing. I have similar issues with my hormones. I suspect that I may be estrogen dominant too, and I’m trying to deal with it without resorting to the pill. It just doesn’t seem right to feel this way for 2 weeks out of every 4 weeks-it has a really negative effect on my daily functioning in life, and probably many other women’s lives, too...
Wow !! I had no idea about a lot of the things you mentioned. Would love to hear the rest of your story and recommendations on how to balance the hormone levels
Great Video!! I loved the Book Woman Code !! She talks about how the biggest contributors for estrogen dominance is synthetic fragrance and plastics ! YIKES! Also really cool idea about eating for each phase of your cycle to solve the imbalances!! I think you'd love it!
I'm so glad you made this video. I would LOVE for you to share more. I am beginning to think that my hormones are off. I went off of BC and my libido is basically non existent. I am beginning to think of going to see a naturopath myself to try to figure it out. I would love to hear your story.
You may want to get further testing done with your symptoms. It may not be only hormonal. I have endometriosis and my periods and ovulation time are pretty painful and miserable. I’m on continual birth control to just be able to handle everything. This was a great video though!
WOW! I feel for you. I am in pain the very first day of my period then the next 4 days are good. Most people have stomachache but for me, it's only my lower back. I throw up, and shake with pain and usually take 4 pain killers that first day or I won't sleep.
Bee 1993 I wish my pain was only the first day! Last month I bled so heavily I was so anemic two days later I almost had to go to the hospital. My pain is not only during my period:(
I think this is a great topic to discuss. Plus I hear a lot about foods that you can eat to help ease PMS symptoms and would love to hear your take on them!
Would love to hear more about this! My doctor has recommended the pill to me in the past, but it just seems so unnatural to me and not something that I want to be on long-term.
I would love to know more. Just like you I made the choice to stop taking hormonal contraception. I am using the "Glow" app to help track my cycle. It has been almost a year now since I made that decision. I am experiencing bloating, cramping, mood swings all for the first time since I was on the pill/shot for so long. I have thought about seeing a Naturopath. I am also suffering from horrible headaches/migraines since I began this journey. I am using Young Living to help with all the symptoms. I so want to know more about this journey and maybe it might help me.
Would you consider making another video on this topic but with pictures. Sometimes I get lost with all the terms, medical words and I would love to see some pictures on what's really happening inside my body because I'm actually very curious. Just a thought. Keep up the great work, Becca! :D
I would go to a natural family planning professional. They can help reset your hormones without anything non- natural. (They’re typically at catholic hospitals)
As someone who suffers from PCOS, my Hormones and Menstrual cycle aren’t normal. I’d love to hear you touch base on this subject, speaking of hormones and the menstrual cycle, PCOS is something that comes along with that, and I’m sure there are a lot of other suffers out there who would love to hear more about this as it’s highly undiagnosed. Please! Thank you! Xx
Karlee Jamieson have you looked into the inositol supplement? I take it as part of my supplement regimen per my doctor. I buy it from amazon, and a lot of women in the comments say it helps PCOS.
Yes please do more videos on this topic! Why is it sometimes that my period comes on the first day, with very low flow, and then it takes time for it to fully start?
As I've gotten older, my periods have become brutal, heavy, with cramps so bad I throw up. I think the worst symptom though is the mental toll it takes, I become super depressed and anxious. I was never like this through high school and I would love to figure out how my hormones became imbalanced and how to fix them!
Becca I would love to learn more about hormones and the things that effect them. I’ve had horrible periods for years and the doc put me on the pill but I didn’t like the symptoms it gave me so I stopped taking it about a year ago. I also have very bad hormonal acne that doesn’t go away unless I’m the pill. I would really like to get rid of all this naturally. I’ve cleaned up my diet and I’m drinking a lot of water and I’m hoping that helps. But I’m looking forward to hearing your tips on this!
I had to eliminate soy from my diet, (its in everything) soybean oil, soy lecithin, soy protein etc...after a few weeks my cycle and hormones leveled out...my estrogen wasn't so high, as it had always been. I didn't find out this would help with infertility until after I had already suffered 4 miscarriages, but better late then never :-) I was on the pill over 10 years trying to regulate everything and all I had to do was change what I ate...Hope its that easy for you :-)
Your period sounds a lot like mine till I finally tried acupuncture. I refused to take birth control despite my crippling period but once I did it helped well after I finished my acupuncture sessions
I am on this same type of journey. Based on the symptoms and signs from my period I am estrogen dominant as well. Just last week I started YL progessence plus and I'm looking into adding dragon time and some other things. I'm sure you are probably aware of YL having many products to support hormone balance, but thought I would mention it just in case. Lucy Libido has a great book and FB group dedicated to this type of stuff.
Have you researched endometriosis? Your symptoms sound very similar to what my mom went through (granted it was about 20 years ago, but symptoms are symptoms; treatments may have changed though). She ultimately had a hysterectomy after fighting her doctors who told her basically the same as you said--oh just get back on the pill and try a new one etc. Hopefully, doctors today would listen to your concerns more and may be able to suggest a different treatment option. I hope it's nothing that serious, but it can't hurt to look into it!
OMG would love to hear more about your journey with your naturopath. My chiropractor mentioned that and mentioned calcium magnesium for cramps. And also what you’re doing to get your body back in balance. I’m the same way you are as far as brutal periods....there horrible!! Lol
Love this! This is just what I’m going through at the moment, cane of the pill to find a natural way for me and my hormones. Would love to hear more to help me thank you! 😊 x
Have you check out Jessica Murnane? She suffered from extremely painful periods and found out she has endometriosis. Of course, I am not saying that you or anyone else does, but it is great to have the knowledge of what it is! She has a great podcast (One Part Podcast) but just released a course about endo. Thought I would throw it out there incase you or anyone think they might have it. Super informative video Becca, reminded me the Nourishing Womens podcast that I, and you, love!
If I would be throwing up I would go on a raw vegan Daniel fast... As I do... Processed food puts me in agonising pain Great video I didn't know endorphin was this good for us. I am here from Kate Flower's Channel where your video was recommended Thank You! ✨💛✨ ✨👑✨
Kristy Marie I had a lot of trouble with my hormones, one thing that really helped me was incorporating a lot of plant based foods into my diet. Also Maca Powder is great at balancing hormones and helps your over all health.
Kristy Marie I know this comment was left ages ago, but do you mind me asking how you found out you had a hormonal imbalance? I think that’s what I have (painful periods, mood swings, low sex drive), and I told my gynecologist if I could get tested, but all she said was that she needs to know exactly which hormone I think is imbalanced before testing, that hormonal imbalance is very rare and that painful period has no connection to hormonal imbalance... so now I’m really confused and don’t know what to do. If anyone reading this comment knows about this stuff, please let me know!
Would love to hear more about your journey with this! like how things are going for you now and what you're doing/using to try and balance out your estrogen. I'm in a similar boat where I came off of the pill 10 months ago and am getting to know my body and trying to balance my hormones too. You might like the groups on Facebook 'fertility awareness method' and 'FAM OT' the 'off topic' version.
Hey girl! Interesting video, loved learning a little more about our cycles! Interesting enough, I have been doing some research lately too and have heard that yellow maca root powder is supposed to be amazing for us women and helping to balance our hormones. I just got a bag of it today so here’s to hoping! I figured I would share so maybe you could try too and see if it helps ya 💗🤗
Becca, please let us know what you find out about your hormone imbalance. I have a very similar cycle to yours it sounds like. I used to be in terrible pain, throw up, and have to stay home from school until the nurse recommended I go on the pill. I’m still on the pill but have been considering getting off soon. Please let us know what you find out!!
Very informative!! Loved it! Is there anything you can recommend as far as diet/foods to stay away from for acne prone skin? I’ve tried so many different things for topical but know that it also has to do with the food we consume that can effect our skin. Any recommendations?
I would love to hear what's going on with your journey and with your naturopath. Even if it was vlog style just seeing it would be helpful because I don't even know where to start with a doctor, even a naturopath, I feel skeptical about it
Endometriosis is an estrogen dominant disease. I have struggled with " bad periods" for years. I started having episodes of Vomiting and it turns out that I had ovarian cysts rupturing. I had surgery 2 years ago to remove the cyst that grew to 10cm and had my ovary removed as well. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at that time. I am glad that you are working with a naturopath Doctor. Keep us updated! Your videos are always so informative!
Yes!!! Thank you for making this! So many young women don’t actually know about their bodies and how it all works. I’m 26 and some of this was news to me.
I’d love you to do a video on the most nutritious but cheapest meals for those of us on an extreme budget! Maybe a week of recipes? Thank you!
Definitely want to hear more about your journey with your naturopath. My periods arent throw up bad but they're borderline debilitating. Please keep us posted on what you find out!!
I love this! I recently got off of the pill because it made me SO SAD all the time. I’m not sure if I was legitimately “depressed” but it definitely made me very emotionally unstable and unlike myself. Now my husband and I have been following The Creighton Model (cervical mucus method) for our fertility awareness and it’s been such a blessing for our marriage! I agree there is something so empowering about knowing (and even my husband knowing) my body so well! I hope doing this helps you figure out what’s wrong and manage your symptoms! 💗
YES! Would definitely love to hear more about the Naturopath and your hormone balance journey!
Jillian me too!
I have been lacking energy lately, I am always tired. I would love a 101 on natural ways to boost energy. Love these 101 videos❤️
This was super helpful!!! I personally had horrible periods when I was younger. There were multiple days in high school where I would stay home from school and times I would literally pass out because my period pain was so bad. Just bad overall, without getting tmi. I've been on the pill for about 5 years now and it's so much better but in the back of my mind I'm always wondering about other options and/or getting off the pill but I'm currently just nervous and not knowledgeable about it all. I'd really love for you to continue sharing your story and all your experiences throughout your journey! Thanks for sharing and starting this conversation!
please do a video about meeting with your naturopath! i would love to hear more!
Becca! I just found your channel because of a good video but when I found this one I was floored - it’s EXACTLY what I’m going through. I’m an RN who went off BC a year ago and my hormones and menstrual cycle are all over, making it difficult to conceive... would just love to continue to follow your journey through finding balance:) THANK YOU 😘
Omg I absolutely LOVE this video! I’d really love to hear more about it. I’ve been struggling with mild PCOS and also visiting a naturopathic doctor to try to figure out what’s wrong with my hormones and how to balance them out. Please please please keep posting these videos 😘❤️
Wow! I’m almost embarrassed that I’m in my 20s and didn’t know this about my own body! Thank you so much for making this video Becca. I have been wanting to go off the pill too for the same reasons you mentioned and stop relying on synthetic hormones. Definitely inspired to do more research on this! 🤗😘
Please share more on your story! I have also been doing a whole lot of research in regards to hormone imbalance after suffering a miscarriage due to low progesterone. I think this topic is so important and that hormones should be the first thing "checked out" when we are experiencing any weird symptoms (joint pain, inflammation, anxiety) and unfortunately they are usually overlooked.
Hey Sarah! I hope you've been able to address your progesterone. On your icon I see you with a baby, so I assume so! Hope things are going well for you!
I would love to hear more about this. How you are working to balance your hormones. I’m extremely interested in how to fix or balance your hormones!!
How are you doing with balancing your hormones? Have you had success in understanding your cycle?
I have terrible periods and would LOVE to hear more about your experiences to maybe find out more of what is going on with mine.
Thank you so much! All this time I thought I was just an emotional wreck. Looking forward to more informative and fun videos from you. I am such a huge fan!
Would absolutely LOVE to hear more about this topic, even if it is just your story. I feel like their is so much to learn form other peoples stories and experiences.
Thank you so much for making the video!
I love that your taking the time to bring attention to this💖
Way to go Becca
Becca, this is so helpful. Please share as much information as possible, particularly if there's any nutrition tips that help balance hormones. THANK YOU for talking about this, it's often glossed over, and it's really important stuff. You're the best!
YES! This is something I have been looking into a little & have been thinking about going to a naturopath, so would love to hear how it goes for you!
Becca I love this! I’ve struggled for years, not with painful periods necessarily but with spotting for days before my period, horribly sore breasts and terrible indigestion during ovulation and pms (which felt terrible and no doctor believed me when I said it was related). I was terrified I wouldnt be able to conceive bc I felt so out of whack but I actually did get pregnant rather quickly. However, after weaning my symptoms came back same as before! So I’ve been on a Maca capsule for the last 3 months or so and I’ve noticed a HUGE difference. I just figured it out for myself because western medicine wasn’t any help! You’re smart you will figure it out what works best for you but it def does need to be discussed because a lot of women don’t just skate through the month so easily! Xoxo
Would love to hear more! Personally, I’ve noticed for me drinking coffee ☕️ really screws up my hormonal balance. Not sure why ;) just noticed that it does!
you seem to have a pretty solid understanding of the menstrual cycle. I have been sent home from work for period symptoms (looking and feeling like i could throw up) myself and would be very interested to know what you learn while working with your naturopath.
I have endometriosis and have a lot of the symptoms you describe. Unfortunately it can only be diagnosed by surgery which I’ve had. BUT ultrasounds may show some warning signs. My ovary was behind my uterus due to adhesions and they saw that on ultrasound as well as ovarian cysts. If you’re not ready for surgery, I suggest pushing for a transvaginal ultrasound just to see if anything looks off - say you have ovary pain and want it checked out. Also, you can do a blood test called CA 125. It’s a test for ovarian cancer but it’s also elevated in many women with endo. Mine was elevated. I didn’t feel comfortable asking my doctor for a cancer test, so I got it from walk-in lab online and went to the closest labcorp for the blood draw.
This is a very concise but very thorough video! Thanks so much for making it. I love what you say about different sensitivity to progesterone.
This is so great I was literally just searching for the past few days about hormones and balancing them so it's great you posted this
Yes!! Keep updating us your journey please, I can relate (and I’m sure a lot of other woman too) to this, unfortunately :(. Thank you for bringing this topic 🤗. I hope you can find your way out of those discomforts naturally.❤️
I love this, and I love that you talk about the Fertility Awareness Method. Most women (like me a year ago) have never heard of this method, and many that do think it's the same thing as the unreliable "Rhythm Method". I'm so glad I use it now and got off of hormonal birth control for good.
Hi Becca! Was wondering your thoughts on a copper iud since it’s non hormonal and if you considered this? I recently came off the pill too but don’t feel trusting enough of natural methods to track fertility. Please talk more about your transition off birth control, would love to follow your journey :)
Would love it if you kept us in the loop with your hormonal balance too. I have really struggled for years now after getting off the pill too. I’ve noticed that I do SO MUCH better with good carbs in abundance. That’s been life changing for me.
BTW I had been throwing up with my period for a while too. AWFUL. I would wake up in the night with excruciating pain. I am not vegan but I have found tremendous relief with more plant based diet. I was eating a lot of animal protein and more low carb for a while. I have NO clue if there is anything to that scientifically-just personal experimenting.
Hi Becca! Super informative and so real life as usual - love it. I would love to hear more about your journey and what research you did to find a naturopath that you trusted (I feel like you’re really thorough.) I’ve been looking into holistic alternatives and trying to work out my anxiety issues (I’m currently working with a doctor, getting acupuncture weekly, and just had my first reiki and cranial sacral therapy session). I’ve always been interested in finding a really good naturopath and looking into my hormones and seeing what that could do for my journey.
Yes! Would love if you made updates on this. I’ve been planning to go off of the pill but last time I tried ended up having terrible hormonal acne, and just rough cycles overall. Definitely interested in what ends up working for you!
LOVE this topic. I personally just went off of BC a few months ago as well just to have a more natural body and cycle. I have considered several times going and getting things tested hormone wise just to see where I stand! Love the conversation xoxo
More hormone videos! It is such fascinating information and I had no idea hormones played such important roles in our bodies in all aspects I'd love to learn more, thanks Becca!
I’d love to hear more about your journey with balancing your hormones with your naturopath. Sounds very Sarah’s Day-esque!
New subscriber here! Great video! You are definitely not alone--I'm in the same boat with estrogen dominance, and I know how awful it is. I have an extremely healthy lifestyle, but, like you said, stress can be one of the worst things for causing hormonal imbalances. Whenever I go through an extremely stressful period, I'll flat-out lose my period for a few months, and, the more that's happened, the worse it continues to function moving forward. I started acupuncture about a month and a half ago and immediately experienced the best period I've had in about five years. So we'll see. Good luck, and I would love to hear updates about your experience!
Hey, how are you periods going now? Did the acupuncture continue to help you?
Yes please continue sharing your journey with balancing hormones! I just went off of hormonal birth control too, and am using FAM. So curious about learning more wherever I can!
Love this topic Becca! Not “off topic” from nutrition at all. I did one of my major projects in grad school on vitamins and minerals and their effects on PMS after going off birth control and having major problems with my cycle. It was VERY interesting!! Anywho, Love ya and love your videos as usual! 💕💕 -Katie
Love to hear more about your journey! Love your videos Becca! You are a gem❤️
Thank you so much for this information. I appreciate you taking your time and explain everything so well.
This is super great!!! Food plays a huge role in how our hormones work and I think you've talked about this in a few other videos, could you make a video specific to what foods help support (heal) our hormones and body.
Yes, I struggle with the same thing and have alqays thought it was normal as well! Would love to hear more about your journey with it and what you find helpful!
Growing up I had really bad periods because I'm estrogen dominant. I would have excruciating pain accompanied by vomiting, hot flashes, weakness, body tremors, the whole nine; and this was EVERY SINGLE MONTH since I was 12. When I started college, I stopped eating meat because the meat at my school didn't taste as good as the meat at home and literally ALL of my symptoms disappeared. It's like my body was like "THANK YOU!" I finally was doing what it wanted me to do.
Wow - that's an amazing story! Usually with estrogen dominance, we are sensitive to the prostaglandins in meats - they make some people's periods heavier. 100% yay for listening to your body! Does your cycle still feel pain free?
@@CycleCoachAcademy yes, for the most part, I'm pain free but I've learned the hard way that deep fried foods have the exact same effect on my body as meat.
Taylor Camille yep - deep fried foods def make cramps worse. Have you found that you can eat meat after your period without feeling the negative effects?
@@CycleCoachAcademy I usually try not to chance it so I wouldn't know. Btw, How did you find out about being estrogen dominant? This is the first time I've even heard the word.
Taylor Camille I’m an exercise scientist and menstrual cycle educator. So many menstruating people are estrogen dominant - the symptoms of this can range from PMS mood swings to purple tinged blood to heavy and clotting periods. I’ve had all of that aside from purple tinged blood.
Awesome video! I recently went off the pill too so I found this very helpful and informative. I’d love to keep hearing more!
I would love to hear more on this. My journey is kind of similar right now. Would love to hear your journey to see new options to look into and discuss. I think it’s a conversation that women need to have more!
LOVE this! Such good info. I would definitely love to hear more about your journey balancing your hormones. I have been thinking about coming off the pill because I don’t like the idea of putting artificial hormones in my body every month, but I do love how clear my skin is and how light the periods are. I would love for that to be possible without the pill. Also, I think a video about any oils you use for hormone support would be super interesting! I would like to start using some of the oils that help balance hormones but I just find them a bit intimidating right now.
PLEASE share more!!! I have been looking for a video about this. I feel that I'm doing all the right things.... I eat vegetarian/half vegan, and I avoid plastics as much as possible. I'm looking for more ways to keep outside hormones from coming into my body because I want to stop throwing up from pain every month. More info would be so helpful to me.
Thanks for breaking that down literally have never had this broken down for me before! Thank you!
Becca I would love to hear your experience with a naturopath! I’m in a similar boat, went off birth control in sept, I get very painful periods, and I have many cysts on my ovaries (but don’t actually have PCOS...if that makes sense lol). I love learning about all of the hormones and the monthly cycle and would be interested to hear what the naturopath had to say!
Great video Becca, would love to hear more about how this! I've been wanting to get off the pill for a while now...Need to look into tracking my cycle. Just worried because my cycle might not be regular after getting off the pill.
Yes! Would love for you to share your story. I’ve always had insane period pain and always just thought it was normal and now I’ve been told I have two huge cysts on my ovaries and running tests to see if I have endo. Although these things are so common these days I feel like they’re not actually spoken about enough. People are putting their hands up and saying I have period pain or I certain things aren’t normal. But there’s not a lot of conversation going on about it. And when things aren’t normal.
Jessica Sampson what tests are you doing and are you planning to have surgery?
THANK YOU FOR THIS! So important to educate women on this topic. In grad school, I presented on a very similar topic for my capstone project to a few undergraduate classes. I have been following the fertility method for (4 almost 5 year now...after a horrible experience on birthcontrol). I have been loving lately using foods based on my cycle. Also, planning events/activities based on cycle. As always Becca thank you for your content.
Also, I was laughing when you talked about cervical mucus (haha) I taught the classes about that too! lol I am getting to the point of wanting to feel completely balanced to because I would like to conceive in a couple years. I am sure you know this resource, but this has been an excellent resource for me nicolejardim.com
L tryptophan complete has helped me tremendously with my hormonal related issues.. Also I stopped having coffee.. basically cut out all caffeine. Those two things have helped so much :)
Caffeine is a silent hormone disrupter that no one is talking about. I basically had the same story as you - as soon as I quit caffeine my PMS was way different!
Would love to hear more about how you're managingyour symptoms I get the worst cramps and periods too
Hi Becca! I would LOVE to hear about your journey with a Naturopath! I am about to turn 36 and this last year my body has been going through some really weird shifts with hormones. I have developed fibroids on my uterus and my dr is telling me that I may be going through early menopause :-( She just wants to put me on birth control to try to regulate things but I am really hesitant to do that. It's been about 13 years since I have used hormonal birth control and I don't really want to go back to it because of all of the adverse reactions I had with it......unbearable yeast infections (I'm allergic to yeast so mine were out of control), terrible mood swings, and just generally not mentally stable. Not using hormones though has caused me to have an extremely heavy period and crippling cramps. I am going to pelvic floor physical therapy to help with the pain associated with the fibroids but I would love to learn some natural ways to help with the hormones. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us! I loving opening up youtube and seeing that I have a video of yours to watch. :-)
I would love to hear more about this! I also recommend u read the book WomanCode.
This video would be perfect for little girls who are going to start going through that phase where their bodies are going to be changing (like obviously with a bit more description so that they know what all these words mean) but yea such a great video I wish I knew a lot of this when I was younger cuz I myself never really had that talk with my mother and I’ve kinda had to find out through other people about pms
Thank you for sharing. I have similar issues with my hormones. I suspect that I may be estrogen dominant too, and I’m trying to deal with it without resorting to the pill. It just doesn’t seem right to feel this way for 2 weeks out of every 4 weeks-it has a really negative effect on my daily functioning in life, and probably many other women’s lives, too...
Wow !! I had no idea about a lot of the things you mentioned. Would love to hear the rest of your story and recommendations on how to balance the hormone levels
Love this!! I've had 4 babies in 5 1/2 years and my hormones are a mess. Would love to hear more. Thanks for sharing!
Great Video!! I loved the Book Woman Code !! She talks about how the biggest contributors for estrogen dominance is synthetic fragrance and plastics ! YIKES! Also really cool idea about eating for each phase of your cycle to solve the imbalances!! I think you'd love it!
I'm so glad you made this video. I would LOVE for you to share more. I am beginning to think that my hormones are off. I went off of BC and my libido is basically non existent. I am beginning to think of going to see a naturopath myself to try to figure it out. I would love to hear your story.
Yes more about this and for women going through peri menopause too. You have older viewers.
A UA-camr named Tierragoesgreen has a webinar called Mastering Your Menstural and it’s awesome
You may want to get further testing done with your symptoms. It may not be only hormonal. I have endometriosis and my periods and ovulation time are pretty painful and miserable. I’m on continual birth control to just be able to handle everything. This was a great video though!
WOW! I feel for you. I am in pain the very first day of my period then the next 4 days are good. Most people have stomachache but for me, it's only my lower back. I throw up, and shake with pain and usually take 4 pain killers that first day or I won't sleep.
Bee 1993 I wish my pain was only the first day! Last month I bled so heavily I was so anemic two days later I almost had to go to the hospital. My pain is not only during my period:(
I would definitely love to hear more about hormones and balance/imbalance!
I think this is a great topic to discuss. Plus I hear a lot about foods that you can eat to help ease PMS symptoms and would love to hear your take on them!
Would love to hear more about this! My doctor has recommended the pill to me in the past, but it just seems so unnatural to me and not something that I want to be on long-term.
I would love to know more. Just like you I made the choice to stop taking hormonal contraception. I am using the "Glow" app to help track my cycle. It has been almost a year now since I made that decision. I am experiencing bloating, cramping, mood swings all for the first time since I was on the pill/shot for so long. I have thought about seeing a Naturopath. I am also suffering from horrible headaches/migraines since I began this journey. I am using Young Living to help with all the symptoms. I so want to know more about this journey and maybe it might help me.
Love this video! I’m currently going through the same scenario. Would love to hear about your naturopathic experience!
Would you consider making another video on this topic but with pictures. Sometimes I get lost with all the terms, medical words and I would love to see some pictures on what's really happening inside my body because I'm actually very curious. Just a thought. Keep up the great work, Becca! :D
I would go to a natural family planning professional. They can help reset your hormones without anything non- natural. (They’re typically at catholic hospitals)
I would love to hear more about your experiences with hormone imbalances! I am not sure but I think I might deal with this as well.
This is really great. Totally explains why I might break out and experience PMS. 💜
As someone who suffers from PCOS, my Hormones and Menstrual cycle aren’t normal. I’d love to hear you touch base on this subject, speaking of hormones and the menstrual cycle, PCOS is something that comes along with that, and I’m sure there are a lot of other suffers out there who would love to hear more about this as it’s highly undiagnosed. Please! Thank you! Xx
Karlee Jamieson have you looked into the inositol supplement? I take it as part of my supplement regimen per my doctor. I buy it from amazon, and a lot of women in the comments say it helps PCOS.
CrystalLynn815 thankyou! I’ve heard of it, I’ll have to try it!
Karlee Jamieson it’s one of the B vitamins so definitely one of the safer options to try.
So very helpful! Would love more videos and information on this topic!!
I would love to hear more about this topic! Please continue to share
Yes please do more videos on this topic! Why is it sometimes that my period comes on the first day, with very low flow, and then it takes time for it to fully start?
As I've gotten older, my periods have become brutal, heavy, with cramps so bad I throw up. I think the worst symptom though is the mental toll it takes, I become super depressed and anxious. I was never like this through high school and I would love to figure out how my hormones became imbalanced and how to fix them!
Great video although I thought there would have been more info on the types of foods you should be eating at certain stages of your cycle.
Becca I would love to learn more about hormones and the things that effect them. I’ve had horrible periods for years and the doc put me on the pill but I didn’t like the symptoms it gave me so I stopped taking it about a year ago. I also have very bad hormonal acne that doesn’t go away unless I’m the pill. I would really like to get rid of all this naturally. I’ve cleaned up my diet and I’m drinking a lot of water and I’m hoping that helps. But I’m looking forward to hearing your tips on this!
I had to eliminate soy from my diet, (its in everything) soybean oil, soy lecithin, soy protein etc...after a few weeks my cycle and hormones leveled out...my estrogen wasn't so high, as it had always been. I didn't find out this would help with infertility until after I had already suffered 4 miscarriages, but better late then never :-) I was on the pill over 10 years trying to regulate everything and all I had to do was change what I ate...Hope its that easy for you :-)
Would love to hear more about this subject! Thank you for sharing.
Your period sounds a lot like mine till I finally tried acupuncture. I refused to take birth control despite my crippling period but once I did it helped well after I finished my acupuncture sessions
I am on this same type of journey. Based on the symptoms and signs from my period I am estrogen dominant as well. Just last week I started YL progessence plus and I'm looking into adding dragon time and some other things. I'm sure you are probably aware of YL having many products to support hormone balance, but thought I would mention it just in case. Lucy Libido has a great book and FB group dedicated to this type of stuff.
Have you researched endometriosis? Your symptoms sound very similar to what my mom went through (granted it was about 20 years ago, but symptoms are symptoms; treatments may have changed though). She ultimately had a hysterectomy after fighting her doctors who told her basically the same as you said--oh just get back on the pill and try a new one etc. Hopefully, doctors today would listen to your concerns more and may be able to suggest a different treatment option. I hope it's nothing that serious, but it can't hurt to look into it!
OMG would love to hear more about your journey with your naturopath. My chiropractor mentioned that and mentioned calcium magnesium for cramps. And also what you’re doing to get your body back in balance. I’m the same way you are as far as brutal periods....there horrible!! Lol
I recently went off birth control also. I would love to see more videos about your experience!
Love this! This is just what I’m going through at the moment, cane of the pill to find a natural way for me and my hormones. Would love to hear more to help me thank you! 😊 x
Have you check out Jessica Murnane? She suffered from extremely painful periods and found out she has endometriosis. Of course, I am not saying that you or anyone else does, but it is great to have the knowledge of what it is! She has a great podcast (One Part Podcast) but just released a course about endo. Thought I would throw it out there incase you or anyone think they might have it. Super informative video Becca, reminded me the Nourishing Womens podcast that I, and you, love!
If I would be throwing up I would go on a raw vegan Daniel fast...
As I do...
Processed food puts me in agonising pain
Great video I didn't know endorphin was this good for us.
I am here from Kate Flower's Channel where your video was recommended
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Ive had a hormonal imbalance since going off the pill 2 years ago and I would LOVE some help as to how I can better balance my hormones! Thank you!
My hormones are so out of whack, I’m 34 and have had two children.my periods are hell! I wish I could balance my hormones. Do any foods help?
Kristy Marie I had a lot of trouble with my hormones, one thing that really helped me was incorporating a lot of plant based foods into my diet. Also Maca Powder is great at balancing hormones and helps your over all health.
Kristy Marie I know this comment was left ages ago, but do you mind me asking how you found out you had a hormonal imbalance? I think that’s what I have (painful periods, mood swings, low sex drive), and I told my gynecologist if I could get tested, but all she said was that she needs to know exactly which hormone I think is imbalanced before testing, that hormonal imbalance is very rare and that painful period has no connection to hormonal imbalance... so now I’m really confused and don’t know what to do. If anyone reading this comment knows about this stuff, please let me know!
Would love to hear more about your journey with this! like how things are going for you now and what you're doing/using to try and balance out your estrogen. I'm in a similar boat where I came off of the pill 10 months ago and am getting to know my body and trying to balance my hormones too. You might like the groups on Facebook 'fertility awareness method' and 'FAM OT' the 'off topic' version.
Hey girl! Interesting video, loved learning a little more about our cycles! Interesting enough, I have been doing some research lately too and have heard that yellow maca root powder is supposed to be amazing for us women and helping to balance our hormones. I just got a bag of it today so here’s to hoping! I figured I would share so maybe you could try too and see if it helps ya 💗🤗
Becca, please let us know what you find out about your hormone imbalance. I have a very similar cycle to yours it sounds like. I used to be in terrible pain, throw up, and have to stay home from school until the nurse recommended I go on the pill. I’m still on the pill but have been considering getting off soon. Please let us know what you find out!!
Very informative!! Loved it! Is there anything you can recommend as far as diet/foods to stay away from for acne prone skin? I’ve tried so many different things for topical but know that it also has to do with the food we consume that can effect our skin. Any recommendations?
So well explained! Thank you for making it simple
I would love to hear what's going on with your journey and with your naturopath. Even if it was vlog style just seeing it would be helpful because I don't even know where to start with a doctor, even a naturopath, I feel skeptical about it
this is so helpful and informative! thank you for this video!