Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility

Dr. Monica Minjeur
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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.https://radiantclinic.comBook a Free Discovery Call with Dr Minjeur: https://radiantclinic.com/discovery-call

  1. 5d ago

    148. What Happens to Mom and Dad's Hormones After Baby Arrives

    Send us Fan Mail Everyone prepares for the sleepless nights. Almost no one prepares for what happens to hormones after a baby arrives — for either parent. For women, the postpartum period represents one of the most dramatic hormonal shifts in human biology. For men, the arrival of a baby triggers real, measurable hormonal changes that are almost never discussed, rarely tested, and almost never treated. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur walks through exactly what happens to both partners' hormones in the postpartum window — and why the standard six-week check is nowhere near enough. Through Sarah and Matt's story, a couple four months postpartum who were both quietly struggling and had no idea why, you will see what becomes possible when both partners are evaluated and treated together. You will learn: Why the postpartum hormone crash is one of the most dramatic in human biology — and what it does to mood, energy, thyroid function, and recoveryWhat is actually happening hormonally for new fathers — including testosterone decline, prolactin elevation, and why 10% of dads experience clinical postpartum depressionWhat treatment options exist beyond watchful waiting — including bioidentical progesterone, thyroid support, and targeted nutritional repletion for both partnersIf you or your partner have been struggling in the postpartum window and been told everything looks fine — there may be answers you have not yet been given. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

    23 min

  2. Jun 3

    147. Pelvic Floor PT Not Working? Your Hormones Could Be Why

    Send us Fan Mail Many women spend months — sometimes years — in pelvic floor physical therapy making only partial progress. They follow through on every exercise, attend every appointment, and still find their symptoms cycling in and out without explanation. What most of them are never told is that their pelvic floor does not operate in isolation. It is profoundly responsive to hormones — and if the hormonal environment is not addressed, even the best physical therapy can only take you so far. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur walks through the direct and measurable connection between estrogen, progesterone, and pelvic floor function — and what it means for women dealing with bladder urgency, urinary leaking, pelvic pain, and bowel dysfunction. Through Claire's story, a postpartum patient whose symptoms kept cycling in and out despite dedicated physical therapy, you will see what becomes possible when hormones and pelvic health are treated together. You will learn: How estrogen and progesterone directly affect pelvic floor tissue quality, ligament laxity, bladder function, and pain sensitivityWhy symptoms that worsen before your period or fluctuate across your cycle are diagnostic information — not random inconveniencesWhat a combined hormone and physical therapy approach looks like and why it produces more complete and lasting resultsIf your pelvic floor symptoms have never fully resolved, your hormones may be the missing piece. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

    16 min

  3. May 27

    146. Are Everyday Exposures Quietly Disrupting Your Hormones?

    Send us Fan Mail The products in your bathroom, your kitchen, and your environment may be quietly interfering with your hormones in ways that show up as irregular cycles, shortened luteal phases, unexplained infertility, or symptoms no one can quite explain. This is not a fringe concern. It is one of the most well-documented and least discussed contributors to hormone disruption in women and men today. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down exactly what endocrine-disrupting chemicals are, how they work in the body, and — most importantly — what you can actually do about them without overhauling your entire life. Through Dana's story, a health-conscious woman who ate well, exercised regularly, and still could not conceive after two years, you will see how cumulative environmental exposures can tip the hormonal balance in ways that standard lab work alone will never reveal. You will learn: The five major categories of endocrine-disrupting chemicals — BPA, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, and pesticides — and where they hide in everyday productsHow these chemicals mimic estrogen, block progesterone receptors, and disrupt thyroid conversion in ways that directly affect cycles and fertilityThe practical "in, on, and around" framework for reducing your highest-impact exposures without feeling overwhelmedIf your hormone symptoms have never had a clear explanation, your environment may be part of the answer. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

    26 min

  4. May 20

    145. Gen Z: Your Missing Education on Cycles and Fertility

    Send us Fan Mail Gen Z tracks everything — sleep, steps, macros, mood. But when it comes to their reproductive health, 59% of Gen Z women feel uninformed, and 69% are worried about their future fertility. This is not a personal failure. It is a systemic one. And the consequences are showing up in Dr. Minjeur's practice every single day — women arriving in their mid-30s with fertility challenges that had early, identifiable signs years earlier. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur makes the case for cycle literacy as essential health education — not a niche topic, and not a conversation to delay. Through the story of Jenna, a 26-year-old who spent a year without a period after stopping birth control she had been on since age 16, you will see what happens when young women are never taught what a healthy cycle actually looks like. You will learn: Why ovulation — not menstruation — is the true vital sign of reproductive health, and why this distinction matters enormouslyHow hormonal contraceptives can mask underlying cycle conditions for years, only for them to resurface when a woman is ready to conceiveWhat cycle literacy looks like in practice — and why starting to chart in your teens and twenties changes everythingIf you are a young woman wondering about your cycles, or a mother wanting better for the next generation, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

    21 min

  5. May 13

    144. IVF Is Everywhere — But Is It Right for You?

    Send us Fan Mail IVF is dominating the national conversation about fertility right now — in the news, in legislation, and in doctors' offices across the country. But there are questions almost no one is asking. What if IVF is not the right first step for most couples who are struggling to conceive? And what are we missing when we skip straight to the most invasive and expensive option available? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur makes a compelling, evidence-informed case for why a thorough restorative evaluation should come before IVF is ever recommended — and what that evaluation can find that a standard workup almost always misses. Through Rachel and Nathan's story — a couple who went through a failed IVF cycle without a single new diagnosis — you will see what becomes possible when the right questions are finally asked. You will learn: Why unexplained infertility is almost never a true diagnosis — and what it actually means when you receive oneHow IVF bypasses the reproductive system rather than fixing it — and why that distinction matters enormously for outcomesWhat a complete restorative reproductive medicine evaluation looks like, what it costs, and why it should come firstIf you have been told your only option is IVF — or if you have already been through a failed cycle and still do not have answers — this episode is for you. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

    20 min

  6. May 6

    143. Trying to Conceive? Here Is What Both Partners Need to Do

    Send us Fan Mail When a couple struggles to conceive, the focus almost always falls on the woman. Her labs. Her cycle. Her body. But conception is a team effort — and the three to six months before trying to conceive may be the most important and most overlooked window in the entire fertility journey. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur makes the case for proactive, intentional preconception care for both partners — before a single failed cycle happens. Through the story of Mia and Daniel, a couple labeled with unexplained infertility after 18 months of trying, you will see how a complete evaluation of both partners revealed a very clear picture — and a very clear path forward. You will learn: Why a normal semen analysis does not mean male factor has been ruled out — and what a complete evaluation actually looks likeHow the three to six months before conception shape egg quality, sperm quality, and even the long-term health of the babyWhat preconception care looks like for each partner — from cycle charting and hormone testing to DNA fragmentation and gut healthIf you have been trying to conceive without a complete evaluation of both partners, this episode will change how you think about your next step. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

    20 min

  7. Apr 29

    142. Meet Samantha: Your Guide to Thriving In Menopause

    Send us Fan Mail The average woman with hot flashes and night sweats suffers for seven to ten years. But what if meaningful relief was possible in weeks — not years? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur sits down with Radiant Clinic's new menopause specialist, Samantha, to talk about what actually changes when a woman finally gets the right menopause care — and why it is so much more than just getting rid of hot flashes. Through Jenny's story — a 51-year-old who had been white-knuckling through four years of symptoms before finding real relief — you will hear what becomes possible when lifestyle support, targeted nutrition, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy work together. You will learn: Why hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, and mood changes are not things you have to live with — and how quickly they can improve with the right approachWhat the evaluation and treatment process at Radiant Clinic actually looks like from a new patient's first visitWhy vaginal estrogen may be one of the most life-changing — and life-saving — interventions available to menopausal womenIf you have been suffering and wondering whether things can actually get better, this episode is your answer. Learn more or schedule a discovery call with Samantha at radiantclinic.com/menopause

    29 min

  8. Apr 22

    141. Menopause: Hormone Therapy Is Safer Than You Think

    Send us Fan Mail For over 20 years, millions of menopausal women have avoided a treatment that could meaningfully improve their health — not because of solid science, but because of a study that has since been reanalyzed, reframed, and largely walked back by the medical community. If you have ever been afraid of hormone replacement therapy, this episode is for you. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur walks through the real story behind the Women's Health Initiative study, what its major limitations actually were, and what updated guidelines now tell us about the safety and benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Through the story of Francine — a 52-year-old who suffered three years of hot flashes, brain fog, and sleepless nights out of fear — you will see what becomes possible when women are finally given the full picture. You will learn: Why the original hormone therapy research was fundamentally flawed — and what the science actually shows todayHow bioidentical hormones differ from the synthetic hormones used in the original study — and why that distinction matters enormouslyWhat the real risks of untreated menopause are, including heart health, bone loss, cognitive decline, and urinary tract infectionsIf menopause has been stealing your quality of life, you do not have to keep suffering. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.

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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.https://radiantclinic.comBook a Free Discovery Call with Dr Minjeur: https://radiantclinic.com/discovery-call

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