Hi Jenna – irregular periods are normal in the first year or two once a young woman starts her cycle as it can take some time for the communication between the ovaries and the brain to mature. 

These are the signs of hormonal imbalances to watch out for if her period doesn’t regulate in a year or two:
• Periods that last longer than a week
• Cycles longer than 45 days or shorter than 21 days (however, irregular periods are expected during the first few years once a young woman starts her cycle)
• Bleeding that is so heavy, it requires a pad or tampon change every couple of hours
• Severe cramping 
• Unexplained weight gain
• Hair growth on the chin or abdomen
• Hair loss (on the head)
• Extreme fatigue
• Acne
• Extreme mood swings

These symptoms can be signs of estrogen excess, endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction, cortisol imbalance, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). 

In the meantime, you can support her the same way we support ourselves as adults; seed cycling, a nutrient-dense diet with cruciferous veggies to help with hormone detox, 1-3 daily bowel movements (type 3-4), and sleep hygiene (critical for hormone balance!).

Hope this helps!

Ms b how can you overcome endometriosis? My 31 year old daughter has that and can’t get pregnant… I’m sad for her..

 what was once thought to be due to estrogen dominance is turning out to actually be due to immunity (which again, resides in the gut – so gut health is key!).

Estrogen dominance which we will be discussing next week live with Dr. Carrie Jones does worsen the symptoms, but recent findings show a connection to the immune system. Here’s a fascinating article by Dr. Lara Briden on the subject: https://www.larabriden.com/endometriosis-treat-the-immune-system/

You can RSVP to that event in the Event Calendar space & post your questions there for her to address them in more detail on the call.