Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your energy. You’ll learn what typically self-corrects within a couple of cycles, when 3+ irregular cycles signal deeper hormone or immune issues, and the exact steps of a restorative, cycle-informed workup (charting, timed progesterone/estradiol, thyroid, ...
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Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your energy. You’ll learn what typically self-corrects within a couple of cycles, when 3+ irregular cycles signal deeper hormone or immune issues, and the exact steps of a restorative, cycle-informed workup (charting, timed progesterone/estradiol, thyroid, ...
101. Follicle Ultrasounds Explained: Better Outcomes for Fertility
Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility
15 minutes
3 months ago
101. Follicle Ultrasounds Explained: Better Outcomes for Fertility
Have you ever wondered why we order mid-cycle follicle ultrasounds when you're trying to conceive? This episode unpacks exactly how these ultrasounds improve fertility care by: ✅ Tracking if you ovulate—and how well ✅ Adjusting your medication in real time ✅ Detecting issues like unruptured follicles ✅ Assessing uterine lining for implantation readiness Dr. Minjeur shares Brittany’s story of moving from “just take the meds” advice to a truly personalized approach—highlighting how careful ultr...
Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility
Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your energy. You’ll learn what typically self-corrects within a couple of cycles, when 3+ irregular cycles signal deeper hormone or immune issues, and the exact steps of a restorative, cycle-informed workup (charting, timed progesterone/estradiol, thyroid, ...
