In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten, hormone expert and author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal?, to discuss the truth about period pain, birth control, and endometriosis. Dr. Brighten shares her personal story of misdiagnosis, painful periods, and delayed endometriosis discovery, along with her mission to end medical gaslighting and give women the knowledge they deserve about their hormones.

The conversation covers how birth control really works, what Post-Birth Control Syndrome is, and how to safely come off the pill while supporting your body. Dr. Brighten also breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle, how to spot red flags like hormonal acne, PMS, and PMDD, and offers powerful insight into how your cycle impacts your brain, energy, cravings, and mental health. The episode ends with a deep dive on endometriosis: signs, symptoms, testing options (like gel MRI), and why so many cases are overlooked or dismissed in the fertility space.

Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten:

Instagram: @drjolenebrighten

Website: drbrighten.com

Mentioned Free Resources:

- Endometriosis Flare Guide: drbrighten.com/endoflare

- ADHD/Hormone Sync Course: drbrighten.com/sync

- Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Plan: drbrighten.com/plan

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https://youtu.be/e16Ksh3WC4I

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