
Let's Stop Normalizing Heavy Periods: Your Flow Shouldn't Run Your Life
How much is too much when it comes to period flow? When should you be talking to your doctor? Read this post to not only learn more, but also how to advocate for yourself.
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How much is too much when it comes to period flow? When should you be talking to your doctor? Read this post to not only learn more, but also how to advocate for yourself.

The buzzword (buzzterm?) "hormone balancing" and "hormonal imbalance" can be seen everywhere. What does it really mean? Is it actually helpful? Read this post to find out.

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.

Menstrual cramps, called dysmenorrhea in medical speak, is one of the most common period problems across the world. Period pain can show up as throbbing, cramping, and aching in the lower abdomen before and/or during a period. It can last for a few hours or a few days; it can be constant or it can be intermittent; and, it’s cyclical in nature, making an appearance near or at menstruation.

Understanding progesterone's vital roles in reproductive health, bone formation, brain health, and hormonal balance

Understanding estrogen's vital role in menstrual, metabolic, bone, brain, heart, and skin health

The ovaries are paired organs that are the size of golfballs in your lower abdomen. They connect to the uterus through the fallopian tubes, which are also called oviducts or uterine tubes.

I thought it was about time that we review some anatomy related to the menstrual cycle, and we're starting with the uterus.

There are many benefits to tracking your cycle like:

Exercise — we all need it for our health. However, when I talk to patients, it's not as abundant in their lives as they'd like it to be (and as much as I'd like it to be for them). It's also one of the first things to go when people are stressed even though it

Understanding the causes, symptoms, and management options for heavy menstrual bleeding, along with tips for effective communication with healthcare providers