Fix Your Period
The Period Party Podcast · EP. 191 · April 6, 2023

The Effect of Covid & the Vaccine on the Menstrual Cycle

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Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds physical therapy and clinical nutrition licenses and is a board-certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women’s health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis.

Jessica got covid in December 2020 and has spent most of the time since that diagnosis dealing with severe long covid. Over the last year and a half, she’s done a deep dive into long covid, including how to deal with menstrual problems associated with covid and the vaccine.

In this episode, we talk about why long covid happens, Jessica’s experience with long covid, medical gaslighting, what research studies have shown, common symptoms of long covid, how covid interacts with your hormones, and so much more!

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Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a whole-body, inflammatory condition that requires a whole-body approach. Fix Your Period is built on the root-cause methodology discussed in this episode — here's how it supports women with endometriosis.

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Cycle & Pain Tracking

Track period pain severity, pelvic pain, blood flow, clotting, and cycle length — the key metrics for understanding your endometriosis symptom patterns over time.

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Hormone Health Assessment

Take Nicole's free Hormone Health Assessment and get personalised results that reflect your symptom picture — including the patterns most associated with endometriosis and estrogen dominance.

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Endometriosis Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole's step-by-step protocol for endometriosis, covering anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, liver support, and nervous system regulation.

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Period Pillars Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover the hormonal drivers behind endometriosis — estrogen dominance, gut health, inflammation, and immune function — with practical steps.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — trained on Nicole's complete methodology — giving you personalised guidance on managing endometriosis symptoms day-to-day.

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Personalised Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol based on your assessment results — a targeted starting point for addressing the root causes behind your endometriosis symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, or bladder. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and fertility challenges.
Why does endometriosis take so long to diagnose?
Endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years to diagnose. This is due to widespread normalisation of period pain, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and the fact that symptom severity doesn't always correlate with disease severity.
What drives endometriosis?
Endometriosis is driven by estrogen dominance and chronic inflammation. Key contributing factors include impaired liver detoxification, gut microbiome disruption (which affects estrogen clearance), immune dysfunction, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Is there an app to help women with endometriosis?
Yes. Fix Your Period supports women with endometriosis through cycle and symptom tracking and a free Hormone Health Assessment. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's endometriosis protocol, Period Pillars education, and Nicole.AI for ongoing support.
Do I still need a specialist if I use Fix Your Period?
Yes. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires qualified medical support, particularly for diagnosis and surgical decisions. Fix Your Period works best as a complement to your medical care — not a replacement for it.
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