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From the Archive: Dr. Jerilynn Prior on Perimenopause | The Blue Hour
Image courtesy:The Blue Hour In 2021, CeMCOR Scientific Director Dr. Jerilynn Prior joined Farha Guerrero on The Blue Hour for a wide-ranging conversation about menstrual cycles, ovulation, perimenopause, and why women’s reproductive health remains poorly understood. Farha has recently revisited the conversation and published a full transcript of the interview on The Hour is Blue.…
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The Vulvalution Podcast Ep.4 ‘The menstrual cycle: What you really need to know’ with Dr. Jerilynn Prior
Dr. Jerilynn Prior was featured on Episode 4 of The Vulvalution, a women’s+ health podcast hosted by UBC master’s students Mathilde and Sabrina. With curiosity, humour, and zero shame, the hosts explore the science of women’s+ health in ways that are human, accessible, and engaging. Season 1, Episode 4 (Jan 1, 2026)What actually is the…
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Menstrual Cramps Can Be Worse in Normal-Length Cycles Without Ovulation
Press Release: University of British Columbia – July 11, 2024 Peer-reviewed Publication New study shows that menstrual cramps, unexpectedly, were more painful and lasted for more days in the cycles without release of an egg (anovulatory) According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory…
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Progesterone Decreases Night Sweats & Improves Sleep in Perimenopausal Women
Press Release: University of British Columbia – June 26, 2023 Peer-reviewed Publication New controlled trial research documents that Progesterone (micronized, oral) is effective at decreasing night sweats and improving sleep in perimenopausal women who have menstruated in the last 1-year. Perimenopausal women most want treatment for these two symptoms. Current guidelines prescribe Menopausal Hormone Therapy…