If you’ve ever been told that heavy periods, worsening PMS, or debilitating cramps are just part of being a woman, this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show challenges that narrative. In this conversation, Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down the three most common menstrual problems she sees in clinical practice—heavy bleeding, PMS that keeps getting worse, and severe period pain, and explains why they happen and what women can do about them.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re piecing together conflicting advice from social media, Google, and different doctors, this episode aims to bring clarity. By the end of the conversation, you’ll understand the shared biological pattern that links heavy bleeding, PMS, and period pain and how to start addressing the root causes instead of just managing symptoms.

This episode is especially valuable for women navigating PCOS, perimenopause, hormone imbalance, painful periods, or unexplained PMS, because it connects the dots between hormones, inflammation, and the nervous system in a way that is both practical and evidence-informed.

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