This week we're expanding on a question received in the weekly Q&A's both myself and Elyse do on our Instagram which is "why should I recover my period if I don't want to get pregnant? What are the benefits of having a menstrual cycle other than fertility?" We thought it was an amazing topic to expand upon which is why we're dedicating an entire episode to it! In today's podcast Elyse and I discuss: How regaining your cycle can improve your bone health What amount of bone you may be able to build back after HA recovery if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis The role estrogen plays in cardioprotection and our overall heart health The impact regaining your period can have on your libido, sexual health and pleasure How recovering from HA and regaining your period will lead to better bladder function (so you're not peeing all the time!) Brain boosting effects of estrogen and how this promotes better energy and concentration Why regaining your period can also mean more gains in the gym through improved muscular strength and size The role progesterone plays in mood regulation Benefits of recovering your period on improving your relationship with food and exercise Why diving deep and finding your reasons for recovery is so important to staying the course of HA recovery Plus we share our own personal reasons for recover and helpful advice for anyone on the fence uncertain about committing to recovery ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image" ❤️ Ready to get your period back? Join the next round of Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Find out details and sign up here: https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/ ❤️ Take the next steps towards full recovery by checking out our signature coaching program, Recover and Thrive. ❤️ Work with me and my team to improve your relationship with food and exercise by heading to www.sarahlizking.com and filling out the contact form. ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5⭐️ review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging myself @sarahlizking and I'll be sure to reshare.