18/08/2026
Your period is more than just a few days of bleeding....
When you come to me for a consultation, especially for concerns around female and reproductive health, I don’t just ask “Are your periods regular?”
We go much deeper.
I may ask about:
• When your cycle starts and how long it lasts
• How many days you bleed
• Whether your flow is light, moderate or heavy
• Whether you experience spotting between periods
• Clots and changes in your usual bleeding pattern
• Period pain and other physical symptoms
• PMS, mood and energy changes
• Changes in your cycle over time
• Your reproductive and medical history
• Nutrition, stress, sleep, movement and lifestyle factors
Why?
Because your menstrual pattern can provide valuable clues about your overall health and help guide further assessment.
For example, cycles that become unusually short, long, irregular, very heavy or prolonged can warrant further investigation. Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding can also contribute to iron deficiency and anaemia.
As a nutrition practitioner, my role isn't to diagnose a gynaecological condition from your period.
My role is to listen to the patterns, identify areas that may need nutritional and lifestyle support, and recognise when further medical investigation or referral may be appropriate.
So if you've been thinking:
“My period has always been like this.”
“It's probably normal for me.”
“I just have to put up with the pain.”
...let's talk about it....
If you're experiencing menstrual or reproductive health concerns, book a consultation and let's sit down, go through your history properly, and look at the bigger picture together.
