Good Inside with Dr. BeckyThe Period Doctor Explains Puberty: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- May 13, 2026
- Duration
- 42m
- Channel
- Good Inside with Dr. Becky
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
When should you start talking to your child about puberty and periods? What’s actually normal when it comes to cramps, mood changes, and cycle symptoms — and what’s not? In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as “The Period Doctor,” for a conversation that every parent of a tween or teen needs to hear. Together, they talk about:
- why puberty conversations need to start earlier than most parents think
- the signs puberty has already begun
- how to talk about periods without shame or fear
- what severe period pain can signal
- the truth about endometriosis in adolescents
- the myths we’ve inherited about girls’ bodies
- how parents can help kids feel informed, calm, and connected to their changing bodies
This episode is both deeply practical and unexpectedly emotional — especially for parents realizing how little support they themselves received growing up. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:
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SPEAKERS
Dr. Charis Chambers
guestPhysician specializing in pediatric and adolescent gynecology who discusses clinical period/puberty topics and patient care experiences.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Sheryl and Dr. Charis Chambers, The Period Doctor Explains Puberty: What Every Parent Needs to Know explores parents’ guide to periods: pain, puberty timing, and stigma-free support Period pain is common but not always “normal,” and missing school or activities is a key red flag that warrants medical evaluation rather than dismissal as “just PMS.”
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