Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can disrupt estrogen and progesterone balance—often leading to heavier bleeding, worse cramps, and longer periods (Source: Neurobiology of Stress, 2016). Nervous-system support tools like OhmBody are designed to help calm this stress response and support cycle regulation.
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Dr. Jessica Ryniec is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist with 12 years of clinical experience specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Ryniec currently practices at CCRM Boston Fertility in Chestnut Hill, MA, where she focuses on infertility. She is passionate about ensuring women have access to accurate, evidence-based health information to make informed decisions about their care.