MODULE 1
Introduction to the Menstrual Cycle
Module Objectives:
- Understand basic role and functions of the menstrual cycle & why ovulation is so important
- Description of what a normal menstrual cycle looks like, and the most common menstrual cycle abnormalities
- Understand what the menstrual cycle can tell us about overall health
- Understand and identify the hormonal fluctuations that occur during each cycle
- Understand the “conversation” that occurs between the brain and the ovaries, and how to apply this to helping female clients balance their hormones
- Explain what happens during the process of ovulation, and the conditions or problems that can disrupt or stop ovulation completely
- Get to know what is normal and what is not with the menstrual cycle
- Learn the basics of cycle tracking using cervical fluid, basal temperature and cervical position
Module Tasks:
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Lectures
Lecture 1: Introduction To The Menstrual Cycle - Basic Role and Functions
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Lecture 2: The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle and the Hormone Fluctuations That Drive The Phases
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Lecture 3: What Is a Normal Menstrual Cycle?
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Lecture 4: Cycle Tracking 101
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Module Resources
Handouts
Products
Additional Resources
Handouts
- Menstrual Cycle Tracking
- Can be personalized and used with your clients
- Temperature & Pulse Tracking
- Paper Cycle Chart – In Fahrenheit
- Can be personalized and used with your clients
- Paper Cycle Chart – In Celsius
- Can be personalized and used with your clients
- Living In Harmony With Your Cycle
- Copyrighted Material – Use As Inspiration For Your Own Handout
- Advanced Cycle Tracking – The Big Picture
- Study guide created by 2022 Program Alumn Katie Kocman
Products
Books:
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
- The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook by Lisa Hendrickson Jack
- Honoring Our Cycles Workbook by Katie Singer
- Her Blood is Gold by Lara Owen
Cycle Tracking Devices:
- Basal Body Temperature Thermometer (use coupon code PERIOD15 for 15% Off)
- Daysy Fertility Tracker (10% off through this link)
- Tempdrop Fertility Monitor (use coupon code AFPERIOD for 10% off)
- Teena Period Tracker (use coupon code PERIOD for 10% off)
Additional Resources
Certified Fertility Awareness Educators:
- Lisa Hendrickson Jack – author of The Fifth Vital Sign and host of the Fertility Friday podcast
- Vienna Farlow – The Cuntsultant
- Katie Smith – Natural Birth Control
- Chloe Skerlak – FAM Educator
Private Journal:
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