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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 96 · September 27, 2021

Periods & The Menstrual Cycle 101

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Many of us are chronically inflamed due to our diet and the stress in our lives. Many of us have conditions that have not been diagnosed. But what I think is most exciting is the fact that we can do a lot about it. The first step is getting to know what’s normal and what’s not and that’s what we’re covering in this episode.

This episode is a little different from the usual – I’m going solo! For the month of April, I’m so excited to take a deep dive into the period and hormone-related topics that have been the most problematic for you over the years. In these solo episodes, we’re going on a journey together and I’m answering your most pressing questions.

The inspiration for this season of solos is my first book, Fix Your Period, which will be out in the world on April 28th and is available now for pre-order (with some incredible bonuses worth over $500!). During this time, I want to give you practical and valuable information that will help move the needle on your health.

Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Period Pain and Pelvic Pain

Period pain is common — but it is not normal. Fix Your Period is built on Nicole's approach to understanding and addressing the root causes of cramping and pelvic pain.

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Pain & Cycle Tracking

Track pain severity, location, and timing throughout your cycle — the data needed to identify patterns and understand whether your pain is improving.

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Hormone Health Assessment

Take Nicole's free Hormone Health Assessment and get personalised results that reflect your pain and symptom patterns — a useful first step toward understanding the root cause.

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Period Pain Protocols

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole's Pelvic Pain protocol and related content on prostaglandins, inflammation, and hormonal balance — covering the full root-cause picture.

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Root Cause Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover what drives period pain — prostaglandin imbalance, estrogen dominance, inflammation, and gut health — and what actually helps.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — trained on Nicole's methodology — giving you personalised guidance on addressing the root causes of your period pain.

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Personalised Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol from your assessment results — a targeted starting point for tackling the hormonal drivers behind your period pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What causes period pain?
Period pain (dysmenorrhea) is caused by prostaglandins — inflammatory signalling molecules that trigger uterine contractions. When prostaglandin production is excessive (often due to estrogen dominance and chronic inflammation), contractions become intense, causing the cramping and pain many women experience.
Is period pain normal?
Period pain is common but not normal. Mild discomfort at the start of a period can be physiologically normal, but pain that requires medication, disrupts daily activities, or persists throughout the period indicates an underlying hormonal or structural issue worth addressing.
What is the difference between period pain and pelvic pain?
Period pain is cramping specifically linked to menstruation. Pelvic pain can occur throughout the cycle and may indicate conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Persistent pelvic pain — especially if it occurs at non-menstrual times — should be investigated by a healthcare provider.
Is there an app to help with period pain?
Yes. Fix Your Period tracks pain patterns and severity over time. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's Pelvic Pain protocol, Period Pillars education on the root causes of cramping, and Nicole.AI for personalised guidance.
Can diet help reduce period pain?
Yes. An anti-inflammatory diet that reduces omega-6 fats (which are precursors to inflammatory prostaglandins) and increases omega-3 fats can meaningfully reduce period pain. Magnesium, vitamin D, and targeted gut support are also key parts of Nicole's approach.
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