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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 182 · April 6, 2023

A Comprehensive Approach To Vulvodynia & Vulvar Pain

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Dr. Allyson Shrikhande is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist, a leading expert on pelvic health, and a respected researcher, author, and lecturer. Dr. Shrikhande is a recognized authority on male and female pelvic pain diagnosis and treatment and she’s dedicated to helping men and women address their pelvic pain through a minimally invasive, cutting-edge approach that combines mainstream clinical medicine, and many alternative, holistic, and homeopathic approaches.

In this episode, we talk about the stigma associated with vulvar pain, why many women go undiagnosed, the connection between vulvodynia and other conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS, how vulvodynia is diagnosed and treated, and so much more!

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Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Helps Women with PMOS (formerly PCOS)

Fix Your Period is built on Nicole Jardim's root-cause approach to hormonal health — the same methodology explored in this episode. Here's how the app specifically supports women navigating PMOS (formerly PCOS) or androgen excess patterns.

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Cycle & Symptom Tracking

Track the metrics that matter most for PMOS (formerly PCOS): cycle length and regularity, acne, scalp hair loss, energy, cravings, and mood — the exact patterns driven by androgen excess and insulin resistance.

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Hormone Health Assessment

Take Nicole's free Hormone Health Assessment and get personalised results that reflect your unique symptom picture — including the patterns most associated with PMOS (formerly PCOS).

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PMOS (formerly PCOS)-Relevant Protocols

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole's step-by-step protocols covering blood sugar regulation, gut health, and adrenal support — the three cornerstones of her PMOS (formerly PCOS) approach.

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Period Pillars Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover the hormonal drivers behind PMOS (formerly PCOS) — insulin resistance, androgen excess, gut health, and stress — with practical steps at each stage.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — an AI trained on Nicole's complete methodology — giving you personalised answers to your PMOS (formerly PCOS) questions whenever you need them.

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Personalised Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol built from your assessment results — giving you a targeted starting point for addressing your specific PMOS (formerly PCOS) symptom pattern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What is PMOS (formerly PCOS)?
PMOS (formerly PCOS) (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age. Despite the name, it's not defined by cysts — it involves disrupted ovulation, elevated androgens, and often insulin dysregulation. It affects approximately 8–13% of women globally.
What causes PMOS (formerly PCOS)?
PMOS (formerly PCOS) is driven by blood sugar and insulin dysregulation (present in 65–70% of cases), chronic inflammation, gut microbiome disruption, HPA axis dysregulation from chronic stress, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Can PMOS (formerly PCOS) symptoms improve naturally?
Research shows dietary and lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce the hormonal and metabolic features of PMOS (formerly PCOS). Women restore regular cycles and resolve symptoms like acne and hair growth through targeted nutrition, stress management, gut healing, and supplementation.
Is there an app to help women with PMOS (formerly PCOS)?
Yes. Fix Your Period is a women's health app built on Nicole Jardim's root-cause approach. The free assessment gives you personalised results covering key PMOS (formerly PCOS) markers. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol, Nicole's Period Pillars education, symptom-specific protocols, and Nicole.AI.
Can I use Fix Your Period if I suspect PMOS (formerly PCOS) but haven't been diagnosed?
Absolutely. Fix Your Period supports women at every stage — whether you have a confirmed diagnosis or are trying to understand irregular cycles, acne, or hair loss that may suggest an androgen excess pattern. No formal diagnosis required.
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