The Period Doctor Explains Puberty: What Every Parent Needs to Know

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

May 13, 2026

Duration

42m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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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:

• Equip: https://equip.health/goodinside): Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Charis Chambers

  guest

  Physician 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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