November 16, 2024
What is Adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis is not a super well-known condition. It's cousin, endometriosis is better known. Both these conditions have significant overlap in presentation and treatment options.
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October 28, 2024
Do you have "cortisol face"?
Understanding cortisol face: separating fact from social media hype and exploring the truth behind facial changes and stress hormones.
September 29, 2024
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone), Ovarian Reserve, and PCOS
Let's talk about the typical advice PCOS patients often receive - 'just eat less and move more.' Mild weight loss can be helpful for anovulatory menstrual cycles and metabolic health, but this advice is often super unhelpful.
August 3, 2024
Tips for Advocating in Your Family Doctor's Office
Practical strategies for effectively advocating for your health needs during medical appointments.
July 4, 2024
What's the root cause of my PCOS, PMDD, endometriosis?
Ever caught yourself wondering, "Why me?" When it comes to health and disease, it's a question that pops up frequently. When you're facing a complex condition like PCOS or endometriosis, the curiosity to understand the root cause is pretty natural. Read on to learn more.
May 26, 2024
Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Luteal Phase?
There is a bit of a hormone roller coaster in the second half of your menstrual cycle with estrogen and progesterone going up and then down. Read on to learn more about what happens and what to expect.
May 17, 2024
Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Follicular Phase?
Cervical mucus, follicle growth, estrogen changes–there's so much that happens in the follicular phase. Read on to learn more.
April 23, 2024
Premenstrual Disorders, PMDD and PME: What can they look like?
PMDD was long grouped with PMS or as a severe form of PMS. But, these are not the same. April is premenstrual disorder awareness month. The two types of premenstrual disorders are: Both of these conditions are severe and cause major disruption in life.
March 23, 2024
Help! My Menstrual Cycles are Irregular!
Understanding irregular menstrual cycles, their causes, and when to seek medical attention for cycle irregularities
March 12, 2024
Could it be endometriosis?
Endometriosis can be a difficult diagnosis and it is difficult to diagnose. Here's why and what it can look like.
February 20, 2024
Water Retention, Bloating, & Electrolytes: What's the Deal?
A question that I ask myself all the time as someone who retains water fairly easily. There's a few factors involved. Read on to find out more.
February 7, 2024
Healthy Heart Habits
Essential habits and lifestyle changes to support cardiovascular health, from exercise and nutrition to sleep and stress management
January 23, 2024
Skin & Skincare: Retinol & Other Retinoids
Retinols: are they worth the hype or just one of those things that became popular for no reason? Read on to find out.
January 10, 2024
Facial Acupuncture: Natural Botox or Not?
Understanding facial acupuncture: a holistic approach to skin care that offers both cosmetic and whole-body benefits.
July 20, 2023
Reproductive Anatomy 101: The Vulva
The vulva and vagina are terms that are often used interchangeably. They are, in fact, different from one another.