Hormones Archives

Scoliosis and Menopause: How Hormonal Changes Affect Spinal Health

People often assume scoliosis peaks during adolescence. And while that’s true for many, scoliosis and menopause are not wide apart from each other. Estrogen modulates many of a woman’s bodily…

From Menstruation to Menopause: The Lifecycle of Our Hormones

One look at a graph depicting women’s hormones during menstruation and perimenopause confirms we do ride a hormonal roller coaster. From puberty to menopause, women experience fluctuating hormones every month…

A Guide To Reproductive Health

The 20’s and 30’s are peak reproductive years for women and taking care of your reproductive health during these years is important. Reproductive health is often a reflection of overall…

Let’s Talk About The Thyroid

For women with thyroid imbalance, the struggle is real. And it can also be really difficult to pin down. Here we provide a menopausal woman’s user’s guide to achieving and…

This Is Why You May Be Experiencing Migraines

Arriving with or without warning, migraines are some of the most disruptive and unwelcome conditions. And while most everyone experiences a headache from time to time, migraines are, in fact,…

Why Do Women Develop More Autoimmune Diseases than Men?

Out of all people with an autoimmune disease, an astounding 85% are women. Such a high percentage begs the question: What about women’s bodies makes us more susceptible to developing autoimmune diseases?…

What Is VMS?

Picture this: you are out with your friends shopping from store to store when suddenly you feel your face become red and you feel like you’re on fire. VMS (vasomotor…

What Women Need To Know About Diabetes

Diagnoses of type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the U.S. And, like many other conditions, diabetes can impact a woman’s health in disproportionate ways. Insufficient insulin or an…

How to Treat Vaginal Dryness During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Our bodies undergo considerable changes during pregnancy. As our hormones rise and fall, however, it can be a challenge to identify what’s a normal experience and what might warrant a…

How To Manage Night Sweats

Night sweats are always uncomfortable, often unpredictable, and an invariably frustrating symptom of menopause that 50 to 75% of women suffer with. Currently, medical science doesn’t know the precise cause…

What You Need to Know about Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge is something every woman experiences over the course of her life. But depending on our age, where we’re at in our menstrual cycle, and whether we’re pre or…

How to Start Your Fertility Journey

Many women who struggle conceiving take a “wait and see” approach, turning to lab testing for common fertility problems – such as PCOS or low sperm count. From there, they…

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