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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