Spotting that occurs at different times of the menstrual cycle can be confusing. As a general rule, spotting can occur any time there is a drop in hormone levels and
The menstrual cycle is a complex interplay of hormones and physiological changes that women experience each month. Beyond its impact on reproductive health, the menstrual cycle also influences various aspects
Falling pregnant with my baby boy marked the end of my journey with painful periods. I was one of the lucky women whose period pain simply didn’t return after birth.
Women’s bodies undergo unique hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. Tailoring intermittent fasting to align with the menstrual cycle/infradian rhythm may help reduce the negative consequences of intermittent fasting on
If you are familiar with the women’s health space, you will know that intermittent fasting is generally not advised for women of reproductive age. This is because the vast majority
Blood sugar is one of the main root cause of hormone imbalance. Both high blood sugar and low blood sugar can cause hormone imbalances and disturbances in the menstrual cycle.
Irregular menstrual cycles/periods are a common occurrence for many women, especially for women with confirmed hormone imbalance such as PCOS, but the reality is that all women will experience irregular
Fertility charting is a natural and effective way to prevent pregnancy by tracking menstrual cycles and identifying the fertile window when ovulation occurs. However, it requires dedication, patience, and education
An accurate understanding of the fertile window and timing of ovulation is critical in helping couples time sexual intercourse correctly and improve chances of pregnancy. Fertility charting can greatly reduce
Many years ago when I was working part time as a dental hygienist, I noticed a huge difference in my bowel regularity compared to my husband. I simply could not
The main difference between women of reproductive age and men is that women are cyclical beings. While it can be tempting to want to force the female body to perform
I wouldn’t be a hormone health food blogger if I didn’t write an article on seed cycling. Seed cycling is very popular in the hormone space, but there are still
Benefits of Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting has grown in popularity over recent years and for good reason. Intermittent fasting boasts some pretty impressive health benefits. These aren’t just claims by
When it comes to hormone imbalance, estrogen and progesterone are the first hormones that come to mind. Both these hormones are very closely linked with the nervous system and are
I have been meaning to create the most “period friendly” chocolate brownie I could for a while now. The inspiration for this recipe came from me thinking about how I
The event of ovulation itself takes only 12- 24 hours. This is the time when pregnancy occurs if an egg is fertilised. The ovulatory phase is only a short phase
To recap, the follicular phase is the first part of the menstrual cycle starting on day one which is the first day of the period and leading up to ovulation.
As I dive deeper into the hormone space, I want to write more and more articles around hormone health and balancing, but it is hard to do so when there
