In today’s episode I discuss period pain. I go into the most common causes for period pain, and specific steps you can take to reduce and/or eliminate your pain starting today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is primary dysmenorrhea What is period pain a sign of How period pain is very common but not normal The flow pattern of a normal period  Why you should get checked out by your doctor if your bleeding is too light or too heavy  How extreme pain with your period can be a sign of endometriosis or other issues  Why the pill may manage period pain but does not fix the underlying cause of the pain Other modalities to look at when you have severe period pain Strategies for reducing period pain How processed dairy products can affect women The importance of reducing xenoestrogenic chemicals from your household products or makeup The benefits of acupuncture or abdominal therapies for period pain  How vaginal steaming can improve your bleeding issues Supplements that can improve period pain The importance of identifying the sources of inflammation causing your period pain Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 273 | The Magnesium Miracle | Magnesium & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.    Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility A