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 18, 2024
Using Fertility-Awareness Based Methods for Contraception or Contraception
To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...
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.
September 10, 2024
PCOS Progesterone Withdrawal Challenge
As someone with PCOS, you might've missed your periods many consecutive months in a row. If this happens, there's some steps to take so that you're decreasing your risk of a condition called endometrial hyperplasia.
July 17, 2024
PCOS: Beyond the "Eat Less, Move More" advice from doctors
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.
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.
June 14, 2024
Birth Control Pill: Does it Cause Infertility?
The pill: does it cause fertility problems? Is it safe to take if you want to fall pregnant in the future? Read on for the full scoop.
April 13, 2024
Iron Deficiency: Can I get enough iron through my diet?
Tired? Irritable? Losing hair? Maybe it's your iron. And, maybe you need to *actually* take a supplement.
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
December 20, 2023
Fibre Facts: What You Need to Know for Your Hormones & Beyond
Understanding the importance of dietary fibre for hormone health, disease prevention, and overall wellness, with practical recommendations for daily intake.
November 1, 2023
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Learn about calcium's importance for bone health, recommended daily intake, and whether supplementation might be right for you.
September 20, 2023
PCOS and Fatigue
Feeling tired is no fun. Fatigue seeps into all aspects of life: fun, cooking, making decisions, work, school, hobbies, pain tolerance, mood, aaand the list goes on. And when it comes to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), the fatigue is typically multifaceted. What this means is that we've got to dot our "i"s and cross our "t"s.
September 5, 2023
High Intensity Exercise & Cortisol
Understanding the relationship between high-intensity exercise and cortisol, and how to balance exercise for optimal hormone health