How A Leaky Gut Affects Progesterone
I could probably write an entire book just on the importance of gut health & its connection to hormones and the menstrual cycle. In fact,
Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm To Support Your Menstrual Cycle
Ah, melatonin……the hormone responsible for regulating your circadian rhythm and helping you fall asleep at night.😴Melatonin supplements have become super popular in recent times due
Breast MRI Study Reveals Systemic Effects Of IUD
New Study Findings: “Intrauterine contraceptive devices appeared to have systemic effects on the body akin to those associated with hormone replacement therapy.Although women have previously
How The Menstrual Cycle Affects Blood Sugar & Insulin Regulation In The Body
Our sex hormones estrogen and progesterone have quite a profound effect on how our bodies respond to sugar. Here’s what’s happening with your blood sugar
Do You Really Need to Have a Period Every Month?
I am committed AF to giving women the truth (and nothing but the truth!) about periods and hormones. So when I started thinking about how
How to Take Your Life Back From PMDD
Maybe you’ve heard of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before…? Who am I kidding, of course, you have! Something like 75% of the female population is estimated
Common (But Surprising) Causes of Irregular Periods
Do you have no idea when your next period will show up? It’s unpredictable and on its own schedule, either coming every few weeks or
How Ovulation Works And Why It’s So Important
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re no doubt familiar with the process of ovulation and why you really want it to happen on a regular
Postmenstrual Syndrome: When PMS Hits After Your Period
Most of us are intimately familiar with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In fact, over 90% of women report that they experience some premenstrual symptoms, which is
How to Prevent Ovarian Cysts
Did you know that many women have ovarian cysts that occur each and every month? And that in most cases they are actually just the
How Stress Affects Your Menstrual Cycle
Raise your hand if you currently feel stressed out. Tragically, in today’s society, running around like a chicken with our heads cut off is
The Best Time In Your Cycle to Test Progesterone
You may have heard that the best time to test progesterone is on day 21 of your cycle. This is based on ovulation happening on