Sexual and Reproductive Health | Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism | Fertility Awareness Method

Eating for Hormone Balance: A Plant-based Guide

This book is a comprehensive educational guide on eating for hormone health with a strong focus on plant predominant diets for women. A science-packed resource to give women the knowledge and inspiration they need to support their unique physiology. The book includes:

  • Menstrual cycle and hormone education
  • Foundational guidelines
  • Exploration of the science regarding many confusing nutrition topics pertaining to women’s health eg, gluten, dairy, soy and alcohol
  • Cycle syncing
  • Over 60 delicious phase-specific plant-based recipes.
Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain in Women

When considering hormonal weight gain, most people’s thoughts turn to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that has gotten a lot of negative press as the “fat

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Dietary changes for peri-menopause

Peri-menopause is a significant period of transition in a woman’s life, marked by changing hormone levels and onset of new health conditions. While perimenopause and menopause is a natural process,

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The four stages of peri-menopause

Peri-menopause is defined as the time “around menopause” or the natural transition into menopause. The peri-menopausal transition varies in time length for different women (usually ranging between 2-10 years) and

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6 factors affecting male fertility

Paternal sub-fertility has many causes and contributes to 20-30% of all infertility cases (2). There is evidence suggesting a decrease in the quality of semen over recent decades (5). Causes

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Gestational Diabetes Screening and Management in Australia

What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a diagnosis of diabetes which occurs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy (1). It is characterised by the delayed response of

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New insights into the pathophysiology of endometriosis and adenomyosis

What is the Difference Between Endometriosis and Adenomyosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, causing severe

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Preconception care: benefits for fertility, mother and child

What is preconception health? Preconception is defined as the period of time before pregnancy. While traditionally preconception was a term reserved for those actively planning for a pregnancy, this approach

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Management options for the infertile PCOS patient

PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive ages women. It is characterised by the complex interplay of hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and increased adiposity. These factors influence fertility primarily

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Factors influencing infertility in the PCOS patient

What is PCOS and how does it manifest? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive aged women (1). An estimated 5-20% of women are thought

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