Expert Dr Lara Briden on Why a Painful Menstrual Cycle is Never Normal

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual.  She has more than 20 years‚ experience in women’s  health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone and period related health problems. In this episode Katherine and Lara Briden explore: How the menstrual cycle can be a strength for women The impacts of not ovulating The ways that pain can present during a period cycle How oral contraception can affect hormones and the body The link between mental health and hormonal contraception Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - PCOS The increase in cases of Endometriosis   Links: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn The Shift Season 1