Each phase of the menstrual cycle is intertwined with the phase that came before and the one coming after—a continuous loop of natural hormone fluctuations. Our guest, Dr. Kelsey Stang and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton uncover the role of each hormone in the cycle and share what exactly occurs in the female body during each phase. Women are empowered with knowledge when they understand their menstrual cycle. And with expert hormone education like the discussion in this podcast, providers and patients can be better equipped to notice when symptoms deviate from normal.  Sections and Timestamps 00:00Intro 03:34Understanding menstrual cycle phases 06:15Luteal phase description 11:46HPO axis 14:05Progesterone’s role in the cycle 16:55Signs to notice throughout the cycle 21:00DUTCH Test options 24:50 Conclusion Additional Resources Get to know Dr. Kelsey Stang, ND drkelseystang.com  Interpreting Specific Examples of Cycle Mapping Reports https://dutchtest.com/video/interpreting-specific-examples-of-cycle-mapping-results/ DUTCH Cycle Mapping https://dutchtest.com/info-cycle-mapping/  DUTCH Complete https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-complete/  DUTCH Plus https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/