Are your symptoms being dismissed as “normal”? In this episode of The Dr. Miiko Rowley Show: Functional Medicine Unlocked, board-certified OBGYN Dr. Monique McKnight breaks down why so many women’s health concerns are minimized; and what that means for long-term health.

From painful periods and hormone imbalances to postpartum recovery and perimenopause, this conversation uncovers the patterns that leave women unheard, untreated, and often questioning their own bodies.

You’ll learn:

- Why “this is normal” can be a dangerous assumption

- The real impact of PCOS beyond fertility

- Early signs of perimenopause most women miss

- What pregnancy complications reveal about future health risks

- Why postpartum recovery is more than a 6-week check-up

- How to advocate for yourself in a syste ...