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Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility102. Is Online Fertility Testing a Scam? What You Need to KnowAre you feeling overwhelmed by all the online fertility testing kits and hormone panels that promise fast answers—but leave you more confused than before? You're not alone. Today on Cycle Wisdom, I want to protect you from wasting time, money, and energy on fertility testing that won’t actually help you get pregnant. We’ll break down how to evaluate these online services, how to know if the right diagnosis is being pursued, and how to tell whether your treatment plan is actually working.You'll hear the story of Evelyn and Adam, a couple who spent thousa...2025-07-2319 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility101. Follicle Ultrasounds Explained: Better Outcomes for FertilityHave you ever wondered why we order mid-cycle follicle ultrasounds when you're trying to conceive? This episode unpacks exactly how these ultrasounds improve fertility care by:✅ Tracking if you ovulate—and how well✅ Adjusting your medication in real time✅ Detecting issues like unruptured follicles✅ Assessing uterine lining for implantation readinessDr. Minjeur shares Brittany’s story of moving from “just take the meds” advice to a truly personalized approach—highlighting how careful ultrasound monitoring turned confusing, frustrating cycles into confident, successful ones.If you're tired of guesswork in your fertility journey, this epis...2025-07-1615 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility99. A Day at Radiant Clinic: Personalized Care in ActionWhat does a typical day look like at Radiant Clinic, where we treat our patients with Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)? It’s not just about fertility — we also care for teens with painful periods, women navigating PCOS or endometriosis, couples trying to conceive, those dealing with pregnancy loss, and even women in perimenopause. In this episode, Dr. Minjeur walks you through a day in her RRM practice, sharing real-life examples of how real women’s health care is done differently.If you would like to be a patient in our clinic...2025-07-0215 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility98. Restoring Sleep: Impact on Hormones, Ovulation & Sperm QualityCan Better Sleep Help You Get Pregnant or Fix Your Hormones? You’re tracking ovulation, eating right, maybe even taking medications—but could poor sleep be holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down the powerful connection between sleep and fertility. From shift work and insomnia to hormone disruption and cycle irregularity, you’ll learn why sleep is more than self-care—it’s reproductive care.Featuring Heather’s story, a night-shift nurse who conceived naturally after improving her sleep, plus science-backed tips to reset your rhythm and support ovulation. Ready to...2025-06-2516 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility97. Gut Health & Fertility: Is This the Missing Puzzle Piece?What if your bloating, bowels, or other stomach symptoms were more than just a nuisance—and were actually holding you back from getting pregnant or having regular cycles? On this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how gut health can silently sabotage fertility and reproductive hormones. From the gut-immune-hormone axis to the estrobolome, we break down what the science actually says about GI symptoms, inflammation, and their link to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and even miscarriage risk.You'll hear Wendy’s story—a night-shift nurse whose infertility journey turned around after treating gut inflammation—and walk awa...2025-06-1818 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility96. Seed Cycling: Fad, Fix, or Functional Tool?Is seed cycling just another internet trend—or could it actually help balance your hormones? In this episode, Dr. Monica explores the real science (and limitations) behind seed cycling, a food-based strategy often promoted for hormone support and fertility. You’ll hear the story of Tasha, a mom of two who used seed cycling as one tool in her restorative care plan, and how it helped her feel more in control of her cycle, energy, and emotions.We’ll cover:What seed cycling actually is and how it worksWhich nutrients are found in different seeds and why th...2025-06-1114 min
Truth & Fertility34 | A Restorative Approach to Women's Diagnosis and Treatment // Secondary Infertility, PCOS, & Endometriosis with Dr. Monica MinjeurToday I chat with Dr. Monica Minjeur, founder of Radiant Clinic, about a new and better approach to women's health. Restorative reproductive medicine gets to the root cause of a woman's unwanted symptoms, healing her fertility from the ground up, rather than placing a bandaid on the issue. We chat about proper diagnosis and treatment for PCOS & endometriosis, also diving into why women experience secondary infertility. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!Radiant Clinic: https://radiantclinic.com/Cycle Wisdom Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sNi9mAJWqolIL7...2025-06-1055 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility95. Restorative or Just Routine?: How to Know the DifferenceYou’ve likely heard the term “restorative reproductive medicine,” especially if you’ve been following our podcast or searching for real answers to your menstrual or fertility challenges. But what does “restorative” really mean—and how do you know if the care you're receiving actually qualifies?In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur walks you through the 5 core principles of truly restorative care—starting with Ebony’s powerful story of transformation after years of painful periods, short cycles, failed fertility treatments, and dismissal from the medical system. You’ll learn how restorative medicine uncovers root causes, works with your body, and uses...2025-06-0418 min
The Natural Womanhood PodcastNeoFertility has entered the chat: A conversation with Dr. Monica MinjeurRegular listeners of The Natural Womanhood Podcast are likely familiar with the Creighton Method / NaPro Technology and FEMM for both fertility awareness charting and their surgical/medical protocols for treating reproductive health issues, including infertility. But few have heard of the third "flavor" of restorative reproductive medicine (that is, the holistic, root-cause approach to treating infertility): NeoFertility. There's a good reason you may not have heard of NeoFertility yet, and that's because it was pioneered by the Dublin-based Dr. Phil Boyle. But we have some exciting news to share in this first episode of season 4 (!) of The N...2025-06-0255 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility94. Ovulation Induction Without Guesswork: A Restorative ApproachWhat if the pill you were given to help you ovulate wasn’t actually helping—or even making things worse—and no one was checking? In today’s episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur reveals the often-overlooked truth about ovulation stimulation with medications like Clomid and Letrozole. You’ll hear Hope’s story—a 29-year-old nurse frustrated by impersonal care and harsh side effects—and how a personalized, restorative approach helped her conceive naturally.Dr. Minjeur explains how conventional care often relies on guesswork and outdated protocols, while restorative reproductive medicine uses real-time hormone data, follicular ultrasound track...2025-05-2817 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility93. Hope for POI and Early Menopause: What Restorative Medicine Can DoWelcome back to Cycle Wisdom with Dr. Monica Minjeur. In this episode, we’re diving deep into a diagnosis that can feel like a door slamming shut—Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), sometimes called early menopause. If you’ve ever been told your AMH is undetectable or your only option is donor eggs, this episode is for you.We begin with Olivia’s powerful story—misdiagnosed, dismissed, and then restored through the compassionate care of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Her journey from hopelessness to holding her healthy baby girl is a testament to what’s possible.Dr. Min...2025-05-2113 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility92. What Is Restorative Reproductive Medicine? A Better Way to Treat Your Cycle, Hormones & FertilityHave you ever felt like your symptoms were dismissed or your fertility struggles minimized? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares what Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) really is—and why it’s the missing piece for so many women facing cycle issues, hormone imbalances, and infertility. Through Patricia’s story, you'll hear how RRM transformed her journey from frustration and confusion to empowerment and healing. You'll learn how RRM treats root causes instead of masking symptoms, how it compares to conventional options like IVF, and why it deserves to be a first-line approach—not a last r...2025-05-1417 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility91. Charting Your Cycle: A Foundation for Fertility and Whole-Body HealthWhat if your menstrual cycle held the answers to your hormone health, fertility, and stress—all in one place?In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how fertility awareness methods (FAM) give women powerful insight into their health, far beyond trying to conceive. You'll hear Lila’s story of coming off birth control, struggling with irregular cycles, and finally finding clarity through charting.Dr. Minjeur explains how cycle tracking can reveal issues like low progesterone, PCOS, thyroid imbalances, and even the impact of stre...2025-05-0712 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility90. Why Skipping Ovulation Could Be Sabotaging Your Health (Not Just Your Fertility)In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur dives deep into why ovulation is far more than just a fertility tool—it's a powerful monthly indicator of your overall health. You'll hear Gloria’s inspiring story of how restoring her ovulation transformed her energy, mood, and ultimately helped her conceive naturally after years of irregular cycles.Dr. Minjeur explains:How ovulation acts as a “monthly report card” for hormonal, brain, bone, and heart healthWhy missing ovulation can signal deeper health issues like thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, or lifestyl...2025-04-3012 min
The Get Healthy Tampa Bay PodcastE118: Ditch the Pill—Dr. Monica Minjeur on Healing Hormones & Cycles NaturallyWelcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Monica Minjeur, a physician and founder of Radiant Clinic who specializes in helping women restore natural menstrual cycles and improve fertility—without birth control. In this episode, we explore how cycle tracking offers powerful insights into hormone health, why irregular periods are often a sign of deeper issues like PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, or cortisol imbalance, and how Dr. Minjeur helps patients address root causes instead of masking symptoms. Tune in to learn how to take control of your cycle, hormones, and...2025-04-1643 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility88. Low Dose Naltrexone: Restoring Mood, Menstrual Cycles & FertilityIf you’ve ever been told that birth control is your only option for endometriosis, PMS, or unexplained infertility—you’re not alone. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores an unexpected yet powerful tool in restorative reproductive medicine: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN).LDN was originally developed for opioid addiction, but at much lower doses, it’s gaining traction for its ability to regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and increase natural endorphins—all without suppressing your body’s natural hormone systems.Through the...2025-04-1617 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility87. Beyond Burnout: How Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Imbalance Hijack Your HormonesYou’re not lazy. You’re not crazy. And it’s not just stress. If you’re exhausted, your periods have gone haywire, and your labs come back “normal,” you might be dealing with something deeper—adrenal fatigue. In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares Rachel’s story of burnout and recovery, exploring how chronic stress and cortisol imbalance can wreak havoc on your hormones. There is hope. You can restore your energy, your cycles, and your sense of self.2025-04-0919 minCycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility86. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: How Over-Exercising and Under-Eating Can Stop Your PeriodWhat happens when your period disappears, and you're not pregnant or in menopause? Many women don’t realize that a missing cycle is a critical health signal, not just an inconvenience. In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)—a condition where stress, intense exercise, and inadequate nutrition cause the brain to halt ovulation. You'll hear Maggie’s journey of losing her period for two years, how she restored it naturally, and why fixing HA is essential for fertility, bone health, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever been told that losing your per...2025-04-0220 min