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.
Dr. Anne's Blog
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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 ...
October 6, 2024
Why do I smell down there? Let's talk about vaginal and vulvar odour
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.
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 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 18, 2024
Lube: Do you need some?
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 ...
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.
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.
May 1, 2024
Period Flow: How heavy is too heavy?
Trying to figure out how much blood you lose per period? Here's some guidance for you.
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.
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.