Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND - Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PMDD, PMOS and Postpartum Hormones

<p>Women are often told that painful periods, irregular cycles, bloating, mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, postpartum symptoms, and hormonal shifts are “normal.”</p><p>But common does not mean something should be ignored.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND joins me for a practical deep dive into female-specific conditions that are too often missed, minimized, or treated in isolation, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMDD, PCOS/PMOS, fibroids, postpartum thyroid changes, and the gut-hormone connection.</p><p>Dr. Brighten explains why endometriosis is not just a reproductive condition, how adenomyosis differs from endometriosis, why PMDD is not simply “bad PMS,” how histamine may play a role in cyclical symptoms, and why PCOS is now being reframed as a broader metabolic and endocrine condition.</p><p>Join the most comprehensive <em>female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.</em> After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&amp;As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.</p><p><a href="https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community"><u>https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community</u></a></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides. </p><p>Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.</p><p><a href="https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag"><u>https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag</u></a></p><p>In this conversation:</p><li><p>-Why endometriosis is a full-body inflammatory condition</p></li><li><p>-The difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis</p></li><li><p>-The three types of endometriosis and why imaging matters</p></li><li><p>-Why painful periods, ovulation pain, gut symptoms, and fatigue deserve investigation</p></li><li><p>-The connection between histamine, estrogen, progesterone, and cyclical symptoms</p></li><li><p>-Why PCOS is now being reframed as PMOS</p><p>-Insulin resistance, GLP-1s, estrogen metabolism, and inflammation</p></li><p><strong>Connect with Kayla:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9UTElwSGJwV243ZGFzS2Y4NGxWc3B6X2lZZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVzhzdmFwR29tcXFiUzc4ZmtPVVZsNjNpNTFjSGhyZTBmSmZidy1tbmY5LVlqbXJWV1FMQ2NfREoyUFowZVBTc0hWRVkzT3N3d0hhLTdiNS1aRlFZVVI5NnZxR0dibFdzajM0X1E5YUJnWVU1MllVMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkaylabarnes%2F&v=2h58A7fzlMk"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/</u></a></p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlkU2ZIWXRhdUd0dV9JalVzZzR4Sk51UlZzZ3xBQ3Jtc0tscG1rVTR6NGtJYjBBazcxS1lNdTZjTWVuMnFpbTJPRTFQei1HeGVKT1J2NXFSdGpFUjQzd0Q2QkhsclhsQWdvVTJ1a1g1anpaR3BxNXpqNkNrZGVZd19GQU5ySTZLVEV4d2hHMWxKT2pOMnV0eFVpOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40femalelongevity&v=2h58A7fzlMk"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity</u></a></p><p>Twitter:<a href="https://x.com/femalelongevity"><u>https://x.com/femalelongevity</u></a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.kaylabarnes.com/"><u>https://www.kaylabarnes.com/</u></a></p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054"><u>https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054</u></a></p><p>Apple:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227</u></a></p><p>Follow Her Female Protocol:<a href="https://www.youtube.com