Ep. 113/What does the latest research actually say about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, one of the world's leading researchers in Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, to discuss exciting new findings from the largest HA studies to date.
For years, women with missing periods have been told to simply "go on birth control" or have struggled to find answers from healthcare providers. Now, new research is beginning to uncover what HA is really doing to the body—and why recovery matters far beyond fertility.
Together, we discuss:
• The largest Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea studies to date
• Early findings on heart and cardiovascular health
• Why stress plays a significant role in recovery
• What researchers discovered about eating patterns in women with HA
• Bone health, inflammation, and long-term health risks
• The most common symptoms women report beyond a missing period
• Why HA remains dramatically under-researched
• How you can contribute to future research through the international HA registry
Whether you're currently recovering from HA, supporting someone who is, or you're a healthcare professional wanting the latest evidence, this conversation provides practical insights backed by emerging science.
The more we understand Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, the better we can support women in recovering not only their periods—but their long-term health.
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Resources Mentioned: Breaking New Ground in HA Research: Dr. Shufelt on the REVEAL Registry & Period Recovery
Dr. Shufelt is Professor and Chair of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Associate Director of Women's Health Research Center at Mayo Clinic Enterprise. She is a women’s health internist with fellowship training in vascular biology and women's health and a certified menopause practitioner. She has several National and International leadership roles in the American College of Physicians, the European Menopause and Andropause Society and the North American Menopause Society where she is the immediate past-President of the Society and on the board of trustees. Dr. Shufelt has over 200 publications in the area of women’s health and has also co-authored several scientific position statements on menopause and hormone therapy. Her NIH-funded research focuses on young women with hypothalamic amenorrhea evaluating the impact on immune and vascular health.
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