Cycle Wisdom: Women's Health & Fertility

Acne and hair shedding after stopping birth control can feel alarming—but they’re often signs that your hormones are waking up and asking for support. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains why post-pill acne and hair loss happen, how long it typically lasts, and when testing actually helps (and when it doesn’t). Through Allie’s story, you’ll learn how SHBG, testosterone, progesterone, nutrients, and ovulation recovery intersect—and what truly helps your skin, hair, and cycles rebalance without panic or unnecessary medications.
If post-pill symptoms are leaving you confused or discouraged, you don’t have to navigate this transition alone. At Radiant Clinic, we specialize in cycle-informed, restorative care that supports hormone recovery without masking symptoms.
 Schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com to learn how we personalize care for skin, hair, and fertility health.

Late ovulation isn’t random—it’s often your body’s way of saying conditions aren’t quite right yet. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains why ovulation may consistently happen later, how stress, sleep, metabolism, thyroid health, and insulin resistance affect follicle development, and how to tell a temporary delay from a pattern that needs attention. Through Frida’s story, you’ll learn cycle-timed testing strategies and restorative steps that help bring ovulation back into a more predictable, fertile rhythm—without panic or overcorrection.
If your cycles feel unpredictable or ovulation timing keeps shifting later each month, you don’t have to figure this out alone. At Radiant Clinic, we specialize in cycle-informed, restorative care that identifies why ovulation is delayed and creates a clear plan forward.
Schedule your free discovery call at radiantclinic.com to explore personalized care options.

A super light 1–2 day period can feel like a win—but sometimes it’s your body’s way of saying your uterine lining isn’t getting the estrogen and progesterone support it needs. In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains what light flow can mean, how endometrial thickness and pattern reflect hormone health, and when it’s time to check cycle-timed labs and an ultrasound—especially if you’re trying to conceive.
You’ll hear Nina’s story: an endurance runner in graduate school with a suddenly lighter period, low iron stores, low-normal estrogen, borderline progesterone, and a thin uterine wall lining. With targeted nutrition, reduced training load, iron repletion, and luteal phase progesterone support, her fertile signs improved, her bleeding normalized, and she felt confident about her fertility plan.
If you want a clear, cycle-informed evaluation and a personalized plan, book a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com (click Book Free Discovery Call). We offer in-person care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and telehealth across many states.

That brown or pink spotting before your period might be “no big deal”… or it might be a helpful clue. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how to tell the difference between harmless, occasional spotting and patterns that point to luteal phase deficiency, ovulation quality issues, or a uterine environment concern like chronic endometritis, plus how thyroid and insulin resistance can quietly contribute.
You’ll hear Chloe’s story—how cycle charting revealed spotting starting 9 days after ovulation, labs confirmed low progesterone, and cycle-timed progesterone support resolved the spotting and lengthened her luteal phase. Dr. Minjeur walks through exactly what to track, which labs to time (and when), when ultrasound or pelvic exam matters, and what treatment looks like when the cause is hormonal vs structural vs inflammatory.
Want a clear plan for your specific pattern? Book a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com (click Book Free Discovery Call) to learn how our restorative, cycle-informed approach supports hormone balance, cycle clarity, and fertility—through in-person care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or telehealth across many states.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and this episode is your clear, evidence-based guide to screening—without fear or confusion. Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down what cervical cancer screening does (and doesn’t) test, when to start, how often to screen, and what’s changed with newer options like HPV-based testing and emerging self-collection pathways. You’ll also learn how abnormal results are usually manageable, why screening protects fertility by preventing more invasive treatments later, and what symptoms should prompt an evaluation even if you’re “not due” for a Pap.
If you’re overdue, trying to conceive, or want a personalized plan, schedule a free discovery call with Radiant Clinic at radiantclinic.com to learn how we support whole-person hormone and fertility health—locally in Cedar Rapids or via telehealth in many states.