Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility
Welcome to Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility, where we empower women to achieve natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility. This enlightening podcast is hosted by Dr. Monica Minjeur, the physician-founder of Radiant Clinic, who specializes in Restorative Reproductive Medicine. She shares her expertise and passion for helping to find root cause solutions for menstrual cycle irregularities, educating on the importance of lifestyle modifications for improved health, treatment for recurrent miscarriages, and natural solutions for fertility troubles. Tune in for valuable insights, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of your body's natural menstrual cycles.
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Episodes
130 episodes
130. Post-Pill Hormone Reset: Acne, Hair Loss & Ovulation Recovery
Acne and hair shedding after stopping birth control can feel alarming—but they’re often signs that your hormones are waking up and asking for support. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains why post-pill acne and ...
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Episode 130
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21:00
129. Late Ovulation: Why It Happens and How to Correct It
Late ovulation isn’t random—it’s often your body’s way of saying conditions aren’t quite right yet. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains why ovulation may consistently happen later, how stress, sleep, metabolism...
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Episode 129
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20:04
128. Light Periods Explained: What Your Hormones Are Trying to Tell You
A super light 1–2 day period can feel like a win—but sometimes it’s your body’s way of saying your uterine lining isn’t getting the estrogen and progesterone support it needs. In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains what light flow can mea...
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Episode 128
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17:29
127. Spotting Before Your Period: What it Means & What to Do
That brown or pink spotting before your period might be “no big deal”… or it might be a helpful clue. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how to tell the difference between harmless, occasional spotting and patterns tha...
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Episode 127
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18:04
126. Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple: What to Do and When
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and this episode is your clear, evidence-based guide to screening—without fear or confusion. Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down what cervical cancer screening does (and doesn’t) test, when to start, how o...
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Episode 126
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16:59
125. Closing the Year with Calm, Clarity & Hope for 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, what if your most powerful health habit for the new year isn’t doing more—but learning to slow down? In this reflective episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how calm, sleep, nervous system regu...
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Episode 125
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15:32
124. SHBG: One Reason Why “Normal” Hormones Can Still Feel Off
What if one overlooked protein quietly shaped your hormones, cycles, and metabolic health? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica breaks down Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)—what it is, why it matters for both women and men, a...
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Episode 124
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15:15
123. Caffeine, Alcohol & Fertility: What Actually Matters
How much does your morning coffee or weekend wine matter when trying to conceive? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks the science behind caffeine and alcohol—and how both can impact ovulation quality, luteal pha...
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Episode 123
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14:30
122. Infertility Support: How to Support a Loved One Struggling to Conceive
What if the most loving thing you could say to someone struggling with infertility wasn’t advice—but presence? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares what truly helps and what unintentionally hurts when supporting a...
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Episode 122
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15:31
121. Grandma’s Modern Guide to Periods: What Teens Really Need Now
Periods today look very different than they did decades ago—and the young women in our lives deserve better support than “tough it out.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down what every Grandma, Mimi, Nana, or Grammy should know about...
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Episode 121
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13:42
120. Navigating Hormone Health After Hysterectomy
What if surgery to remove your uterus solves one problem—but leaves you with a dozen new questions? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down what happens to your hormones after a hysterectomy, whether your ovaries were kept or removed. L...
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Episode 120
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21:39
119. Menstrual Cups & Discs: Periods Without the Leaks
What if your period didn’t mean constant bathroom trips, backup pads, or worrying about leaks? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores menstrual cups and menstrual discs—their benefits, differences, and how to find the right fit for your b...
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Episode 119
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20:16
118. Why IVF Should NOT Be the First Step for Infertility
What if the first thing you were offered for infertility wasn’t a diagnosis, but a $20,000 procedure? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks the growing trend of couples being fast-tracked to IVF before a true evaluation of their health. L...
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Episode 118
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17:30
117. Fertility Stress & Intimacy: What No One Talks About
What if the hardest part of trying to conceive isn’t the lab work—but what it does to your relationship? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how timed intercourse can shift from connection to pressure and what couples can do ...
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Episode 117
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16:07
116. When Illness Delays Ovulation: Infections, Long COVID & Your Cycle
Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your...
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Episode 116
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17:11
115. Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Thoughtful, Cycle-Informed Evaluation
What if the most important step after pregnancy loss isn’t “try again,” but being truly seen and given a thoughtful plan? In this special episode for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares how restorative reprodu...
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Episode 115
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18:28
114. GLP-1 Medications & Fertility: What Women Need to Know
What if the medication helping your blood sugar and weight was quietly disrupting your menstrual cycle—or even your fertility? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how GLP-1 agonists (like semaglutide and...
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Episode 114
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15:14
113. Brown Bleeding & Fertility: Could It Be Chronic Endometritis?
Could persistent brown bleeding or unexplained fertility struggles be more than “just old blood”? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur uncovers the often-missed condition of chronic endometritis—a quiet, low-grade...
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Episode 113
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15:25
112. Irregular Periods: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Irregular periods aren’t random—they’re your body’s way of signaling that something deeper may be going on. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks the most common causes of irregular cycles, from PCOS and thyroid d...
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Episode 112
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16:28
111. PCOS Awareness Month Special: The Right Way to Diagnose & Treat
During this month, of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness, we discuss one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions women face. Too often, the diagnosis is handed out—or dismissed—based on a single untimed lab or quick ultrasound. ...
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Episode 111
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17:49
110. Why ‘Normal’ Lab Results Can Still Miss the Diagnosis
What if being told “your labs are normal” didn’t mean normal at all—but incomplete? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks why conventional testing often misses the root causes of infertility, irregular cycles, and...
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Episode 110
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22:41
109. Endometriosis Treatment: Beyond Birth Control & Hysterectomy
Endometriosis care is too often reduced to “birth control or hysterectomy”—but women deserve better. In this second part of our endometriosis deep dive, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores treatment strategies that go beyond symptom suppression. We’ll ...
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Episode 109
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18:35
108. Endometriosis Symptoms & Diagnosis: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Endometriosis is more than just painful periods—it’s a chronic condition that can impact fertility, digestion, bladder health, and your overall quality of life. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks why diagnosis ...
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Episode 108
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18:58
107. Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar & Hormones: What Your Doctor Might Be Missing
Insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalances can quietly disrupt ovulation, cause irregular cycles, worsen acne, and make fertility harder to achieve. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares Becky’s journey t...
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Episode 107
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21:46
106. Perimenopause - Thriving in the Transition
Perimenopause can bring heavy cycles, mood swings, weight gain, and brain fog — but it’s not “just part of getting older.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks what’s really happening with your hormones during this transition and why est...
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Episode 106
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15:28