Ep. 6 - What a ‘Normal’ Period Really Looks Like — Step Into the Red Tent
“I see Progesterone as like Oestrogen's best friend.
She's like this buffer that keeps her in check.
I think of Oestrogen as like this wild kind of more party girl who's quite youthful and like a seductress, right?
And progesterone is this kind of grounded earth mama that comes in and keeps her in check.
So if you haven't got enough Progesterone, Oestrogen is going to just be wild and it causes quite erratic, heavy bleeding”
About the episode…
Episode 6.
In this episode of Fertile, host Em Marigold walks you through what a ‘Normal’ period can look like, explaining the difference between a true menstrual cycle and withdrawal bleeds from hormonal contraception, and where menstrual blood actually comes from—the shedding of the endometrial lining.
Em covers common signs to watch for: blood colour and consistency, flow length, pain and its causes (stagnation, clots, Oestrogen dominance), and how cycle length varies by Ayurvedic dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
She also discusses PMS, mood changes, practical tracking tips, and gentle lifestyle and menstrual-care suggestions like period pants and reducing irritants.
This episode is a concise, empowering guide to reading your body, understanding symptoms (from light or heavy bleeding to painful cramps), and believing that healing and a pain-free, predictable cycle are possible.
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Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team
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Hi, I’m Em,
a Medical Herbalist (BSc MNIMH), Ayurvedic, and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Most importantly, I’m a woman who has been exactly where you are.
My path to ARTÀ Healing didn't start in a classroom; it started with years of PCOS, chronic fatigue, and unexplained blackouts. I spent far too long in the "guessing game," moving from doctor to doctor and layering on supplements and medications that only masked the real issues, rather than getting to the root.
That experience fuelled my commitment and dedication to supporting women just like YOU in finding lasting, empowering, and real solutions.
I created ARTÀ to do just that.
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