Ask Dr. Hazel Wallace: From Contraception to Cycle Tracking | Rethinking Menstrual Health

The Food Medic

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into menstrual health, focusing on the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance. In this episode, Dr. Wallace answers: How do you navigate coming off the pill and what can you expect? How can you prevent poor sleep in the week before your period? What are the most common myths and misconceptions in women’s health – and what would you like to see change first? Dr Wallace encourages women to rethink their relationship with their cycles, viewing them as a vital part of their health journey. To dive deeper into this perspective, check out her new book, ‘Not Just a Period.’ It offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and embracing menstrual health, with the goal of inspiring a more informed and empowered approach to overall well-being. Stay up to date with the latest health advice, recipes, insights, and updates from Dr. Hazel Wallace and The Food Medic community. ----- Dr. Hazel Wallace Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drhazelwallace/⁠ The Food Medic Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefoodmedic/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefoodmedic/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Thefoodmedic⁠ ----- Not Just A Period – New Book A groundbreaking guide to understanding your cycle, hormones, and health.Coming 22nd May 2025. Pre-order now: ⁠https://linktr.ee/notjustaperiod⁠ The Food Medic App Learn more: ⁠https://www.thefoodmedic.co.uk/about-the-food-medic-hub⁠ Weekly Newsletter Subscribe here: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b5a28d76b1bf772c403012⁠ ----- For inquiries or collaborations: General: ⁠info@thefoodmedic.co.uk⁠ Partnerships: ⁠nora@themillaragency.com⁠ Explore More from The Food Medic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Time and time again when it comes to menstrual cycle issues like painful periods or regular cycles or missing periods,
0:06.6	women are often told that it's just normal or it's just part and parcel of being a woman.
0:11.9	So what can you expect when coming off the pill?
0:15.1	One of the biggest questions I get when it comes to coming off hormonal contraception is how quickly will my periods come back?
0:21.8	There's a lot of conversation that we should be using the menstrual cycle, almost like a
0:25.8	vital sign like your heart rate and blood pressure. If I could change one misunderstood area
0:31.2	when it comes to women's health, it would be...
0:35.2	Hello everyone and welcome back to the FoodMedic Podcast.
0:38.9	I'm Dr. Hazel Wallace, a women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor,
0:42.9	and I'm back for a special women's health series of the Food Medic podcast.
0:46.6	In this mini series, we're diving into all things women's health,
0:49.6	from expert insights and myth-busting chats to mini-ask Dr. Hazel episodes where I answer questions
0:55.7	submitted by you. Expect accessible evidence-backed tips to help you feel empowered, not held
1:00.9	back by your menstrual cycle and more. If you're enjoying these conversations and want to go beyond just understanding your hormones and
1:15.1	your menstrual cycle and actually learn how to work with them, my latest book, Not Just a
1:19.6	Period, is available to pre-order now. It's a practical science-backed roadmap that helps you
1:24.6	align your cycle in every area of your life, from nutrition and
1:28.2	mood to body image, skin, hair and more. If you're ready to feel more in tune with your body
1:33.0	and supported by your hormones, rather than confused by them, I'd love for you to check it out.
1:38.1	You might notice a QR code floating around if you're watching the video, free to scan,
1:42.4	or if you're listening to the audio version,
1:47.0	you can find the link at the bottom of the episode show notes.
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