6: Why You Want to Have Your Period for as Long as Possible

Some months the dysmenorrhea is so painful you're counting minutes until the next dose of painkillers, living with a heating pad glued to your stomach, and trying to function like you didn't just lose a night of sleep to cramps. With all that happening on repeat, I can't blame women for chasing ways to suppress menstruation and "skip the hassle." But suppressing your period is not the relief it has been sold as. Every cycle you skip, every ovulation you suppress, and every year you rush toward menopause is quietly withdrawing from the health bank account that your brain, your bones, your heart, and your hormones depend on for decades to come. In this episode of The Ovary Club, I break down everything you were never told about your menstrual cycle and why understanding it will completely change the way you think about your body, your symptoms, and your long term health for the rest of your life. Keep Your Ovaries Young: Alisa's 12 Daily Non-Negotiables If you want better energy, fewer symptoms, and hormones that don't crash once you hit your 40s, start here. From Alisa's exact breakfast macros to her sleep routine, this is the full behind-the-scenes protocol, plus a printable checklist so you can actually use it. Become an Insider to get this bonus - and more! alisavitti.kit.com/products/the-ovary-club     What's Discussed: (1:42) Why your menstrual cycle is not a nuisance but a monthly report card of your health with built-in brain, heart, and bone protective benefits. (4:04) Why being on birth control means you are not actually having a period and what that is doing to your body. (5:03) Why every ovulation puts money into your health bank account for your postmenopausal years. (11:22) Why skipping your period is not harmless and why your cycle is now considered a fifth vital sign. (13:07) Why early menopause is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, reduced bone density, and cognitive decline. (17:00) Why extending your cycling years is one of the most overlooked ways to protect your mitochondrial health and slow down hormonal aging. (30:40) Why your PMS in your 20s is already predicting your fertility in your 30s and your perimenopause in your 40s. (33:24) The five practical things you can start doing today to extend your cycling years and protect your hormonal longevity. Listen to this episode of The Ovary Club and learn why keeping your menstrual cycle for as long as possible is one of the most powerful things you can do for your brain, your bones, your heart, and your long term health. Thank you to our Sponsors:  Ovary Club Insiders: Ovary Club: Join us at alisavitti.kit.com/products/the-ovary-club  MyFLO App: Download the MyFLO App and use the code FREEMONTH    Learn more about Alisa Vitti:  Instagram: @alisa.vitti  Website: alisavitti.kit.com/