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Most women were taught one simple idea:
“If you’re getting a period, your hormones must be working.”

But what if that’s not actually true?

What if you can bleed every single month…
have a “normal” cycle on paper…
and STILL not be ovulating?

Today’s episode is going to change the way you understand your cycle forever — because bleeding and ovulating are NOT the same thing.

And the difference between the two is the difference between a body that feels balanced… and a body that feels inflamed, exhausted, moody, and stuck.

This is one of the biggest reasons women feel like their body is “changing” or “fighting them” — especially in their late 30s, 40s, and perimenopause.

But the truth is: your body isn’t breaking.
You’re just not ovulating consistently.

So let’s break down what’s really happening.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro: Why Hormone Symptoms Show Up Even When You Still Get a Period
(02:03) Bleeding vs Ovulation: The Difference That Changes Everything
(06:49) Anovulatory Cycles & Why Progesterone Drops After 40
(09:24) Key Signs You’re Not Ovulating (Even With a Regular Cycle)
(11:25) Why Ovulation Matters for Mood, Sleep, Fat Loss & Metabolism
(15:33) How Stress, Undereating & Blood Sugar Shut Down Ovulation
(26:25) How to Support Ovulation Naturally (Training, Nutrition & Recovery)
(34:13) Final Takeaway: Ovulation Is a Vital Sign, Not Just Fertility

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The #1 Sign Your Hormones Aren’t Working — Even If You Get a Period | MMP Ep. 271

The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast