On the Women's Series today Tahnee has the pleasure of chatting with returning guest Dr. Lara Briden, author of the game-changing book for women's health, Period Repair Manual and soon to be released Hormone Repair Manual. A naturopathic doctor with 25 years of clinical practice to her name, Dr. Lara is somewhat of a women's health activist on a mission to help women achieve healthy natural menstrual cycles (without hormonal birth control). This conversation is brimming with goodness as the ladies delve into the distinct differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, two conditions quite prevalent among women of varied ages and commonly misdiagnosed. As always, Dr. Lara ignites a sense of empowerment in femininity and reminds us of the plainspoken truth that a woman's period is not only a sign of good health but a creator of good health!   Tahnee and Lara discuss: -PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome); what is it? Why an ultrasound alone is not enough for diagnosis. -Hypothalamic amenorrhea; what is it? Why is it so commonly misdiagnosed as PCOS? -Recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea; Dr. Lara's advice. -What is the difference between hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS? -What are the correct testing procedures for hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS? -Different reasons why a woman's period may be missing. -The spike in the last decade of women losing their periods due to under-eating, and how this is partly contributed to by 'clean eating' 'low carb' diets. -How the female body works and what women need, in terms of food and carbohydrate intake. -The concept of gynecological age. -Pregnancy and its protective health benefits, due to the natural hormone surge. -How exposure to hormones from the natural menstrual cycle helps women live longer. -The assumption that contraceptive drugs will give the same benefits as hormones from pregnancy or menstrual cycles. -The benefits of the menstrual cycles; how to utilise it. -Bone health and how the health of this living tissue is directly related to the menstrual cycle.  -Why insulin resistance is a distinctive feature of PCOS? -Post contraceptive pill hormonal effects. -Zinc for good health; Why Dr. Lara can't recommend this nutrient for women enough.   Who is Lara Briden? Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary, leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and 25 years of clinical practice under her belt, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a proclamation full of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. The book is now in its second edition and has become an underground sensation, helping so many women to reclaim their menstrual health. Lara has a second book coming out in February 2021, Hormone Repair Manual, a book that reframes perimenopause and menopause, looking at all its benefits through the lens of evolutionary biology.   Resources: Dr. Lara's book - The Period Repair Manual Dr. Lara's website Dr. Lara's Instagram Dr. Lara's Facebook Period Repair with Lara Briden (SuperFeast podcast EP#21) Is It PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (Undereating)? Blog Post Do Women Need Periods? Blog Post   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/is-it-pcos-or-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-with-lara-briden-ep-99