Menstrual Health Basics

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…
Perimenopause – women’s misunderstood, confusing, and long midlife transition.

Dr. Prior presenting at the Fraser Health Wellbeing Guest Speaker Series where she discussed Perimenopause – women’s misunderstood, confusing, and long midlife transition. This presentation was recorded at the Surrey Memorial Hospital, BC in December 2023.
Strong is the New Sexy: Bone Formation & Women’s Lifelong Bone Health

On May 21st 2015, Dr. Jerilynn Prior gave this public presentation about new research evidence and its implications for women’s bone health.
It’s About a Lifetime of Women’s Health Research with Dr. Jerilynn Prior–Menopause Chicks Podcast

In this interview, Dr. Prior is in conversation with Shirley Weir on the Menopause Chicks podcast where they discussed:
The Endocrine News Podcast: Ovulatory Disturbances and SARS-COV2

In July 2022, while in Atlanta at the Endocrine Society Conference, Dr. Jerilynn Prior talked to host Aaron Lohr of The Endocrine News Podcast about Ovulatory Disturbances during the SARS-COV2 pandemic. Click the button below to learn more and listen to this episode. You can also find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts (search for…
Ovulation Disturbances with Dr. Jerilynn Prior: fx Medicine Podcast

Ovulatory disturbances pose significant challenges to women’s reproductive health, making it crucial that practitioners have a comprehensive understanding of this complex topic. In this episode, Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism Dr. Jerilynn Prior and fx Medicine Ambassador Emma Sutherland provide clinicians with essential insights into the causes, diagnostic indicators, hormonal balance, and potential interventions associated…
Video: The Perimenopausal Power of Progesterone-Interview with Eliza Riley

Think your estrogen is low in perimenopause? Think again! In this video interview with Eliza Riley, Professor of Endocrinology Dr. Jerilynn Prior, founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR), reveals the surprising truth about your hormones –and why your sleep and mood are all over the place! Discover why progesterone might…
Dr. Prior’s Interviews: Growing Older Living Younger Podcast

In 2023, Dr. Prior was interviewed twice by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, host of the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.
Dr. Prior’s Interviews on Fempower Health-The Podcast

In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Jerilynn Prior was featured in four insightful podcast interviews conducted by Georgie Kovacs from Fempower Health. These episodes delve into crucial topics concerning women’s health, providing valuable information and expert perspectives.
Video: Dr. Jerilynn Prior’s Personal and Scientific Reflections for Women’s Health Trainees on a Difficult Perimenopause

At the 9th Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium on March 8, 2024, Dr. Jerilynn Prior delivered a trainee-focused presentation titled, Perseverance in the Pursuit of Truth in the Field of Women’s Health Research. Dr. Prior shared her personal and scientific reflections on the challenging phase of perimenopause, emphasizing the importance in research for being puzzled, doing prospective studies…