About
The Hormone Free Period

Hello! I'm Lucy. A few years ago, I decided to go off of hormonal birth control after 7+ years of trying many different forms and dosages. The side effects were numerous and varied with each method, and I wanted to feel what my natural body was like as an adult woman. I subsequently lost 50+ lbs and found exercise. After a few wonky cycles free of the pill, I lost my period entirely for 18+ months and was diagnosed with PCOS. This diagnosis and experience set in motion a period of self-exploration, research and reading. I questioned my PCOS diagnosis and ultimately found a doctor that listened to me, diagnosing me with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). My journey to self-regulate my cycle has been the most wonderful, freeing and nerdy experience, but I wouldn't have gotten here without the help of other blogs and researchers. I am here to provide free guidance to in a more accessible way those who are in the same boat. I'm not a health professional, but I do have a background in research and publication. I figure I can share this stuff in an intuitive way!