Female Body
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Okay, we know what you’re thinking: PMS is always nasty, bish. You are, of course, completely correct. But there are some among us – an unlucky few – for whom nasty doesn’t even come close. That time of the month
When you decide to start a family, you probably make some lifestyle changes to naturally improve your fertility and chances of conception. Wine with dinner becomes non-caffeinated tea, and junk food is replaced with fruits and vegetables. Instead of late-night
Chronic is used to describe any symptom that lasts a long time (technically longer than 6 months). The opposite of chronic is acute, which describes something that (usually) comes on suddenly and lasts less than 6 months. What is chronic
Gang, this week we’re talking menopause. Whether you’re 14 or 44 it’s a coming for you so today we’re getting granular with this fate that will befall all of us women at some point. As the medical establishment is finally
Have you ever wondered what is actually happening in your body every month during your cycle? Or how your periods happen? Periods and the menstrual cycle are discussed much more now than they ever used to be, but it can
Have you ever wondered what is actually happening in your body every month during your cycle? Or how your periods happen? Periods and the menstrual cycle are discussed much more now than they ever used to be, but it can
What is estradiol? Estradiol is a type of estrogen that’s produced primarily from the ovaries but in lesser amounts by the adrenal glands and fatty tissue. As one of the primary sex hormones, it plays a key role in regulating
Quick question, gang. Do you consider your period the end of a cycle, or the start? Well, you might be surprised to learn that the first day of your period is actually the first day of a new menstrual cycle.
Forget ‘the body beautiful”, that’s is not what this article is about. But, if you are over a certain age, as a woman, there are many benefits to adding strength training to your fitness program. Even if you’re not over
Cramps. Acne. Insomnia. Tears. Ice cream. Sound familiar? If you currently or have ever identified as a woman, that list may well strike fear into your heart. And that’s probably because, like around 90 percent of the women on this
I’m sure you know that October is World Menopause Month, and as women make up over half of the world’s population and we will all go through menopause eventually. We wanted to finish this month by covering all the questions
At Hormona, we’re all about women’s health and learning as much as we can about our bodies, our selves and our hormones. And as we often decry, hormones can be an absolutely massive pain in the uterus. From thyroid problems
I’m sure you haven’t missed that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. But you may not have known that breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and that there are 56,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed in the UK
Do you have heavy periods/heavy menstrual bleeding? Or have you ever wondered if your periods are heavy but been too shy to ask? Today we are going to talk about what is normal, what is heavy and when you should
Are you pregnant? Or wondering if you might be pregnant? Are you experiencing symptoms and wondering if they’re normal or not? Fear not, gang, we here with the ultimate list of weird early pregnancy symptoms, and how best to handle
Incontinence! As the advert says, it’s just a little bit of wee, right? Well yes, they’re right, but it’s also embarrassing and can be distressing. After all, unlike your monthly period, when it comes to that little bit of dribble
Do you want to know how to stop heavy periods? Heavy periods can be really common and can have a big impact on people’s lives. Everyone’s period is different but if your period is heavy and causing you trouble then
Missed periods can be very stressful. If you don’t want to be pregnant it can be a very scary time, if you do want to be pregnant it might be exciting (or stressful, until you find out whether you’re actually
Hormone therapy is that fabled elixir of eternal youth that strives keeps menopausal symptoms at bay. Of course, if you have yet to experience that crazy dance called the menopause hormone bounce you might well wonder what all the fuss
You might have heard of your pelvic floor (or you might not have, and that’s ok). Today we are going to talk about what your pelvic floor is, why it is important and pelvic floor exercises you can do to
We’re always looking at the best ways to help beat those cycle-related physical and emotional symptoms, collectively known as PMS. Here are some of the best natural ways to feel better when PMS strikes… What are PMS symptoms? Before we
What is your relationship like with your vagina? Are you proud of it? Feel embarrassed or ashamed of it? Not really understand it? How comfortable are you when it comes to talking about it? Talking about vaginas is often considered
Following our piece on hormonal birth control recently, we thought it would be a good idea to take look at that other hormone extravaganza women face. Yup, today we’re talking menopause with all its symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog,
You’ve probably heard of cervical screening (sometimes called cervical smears, pap tests or pap smears). It is important that we (women) all get cervical smears regularly to reduce our risk of getting cervical cancer. Today we are going to talk
Have you ever thought about your fertility and at what age you’ll stop being considered fertile? At what point should you explore a fertility test? Great news, gang! Our geriatric age has just gone up. Yup, women, have long been
Gang, I think we’re all agreed that despite the problems that come with hormonal birth control, it’s a damn good thing. The internet, though, seems pretty convinced that using birth control long term can affect your natural fertility and eggs
I don’t know about you, but I left school very confused about my own fertility. There seemed to be two conflicting messages: In “sex education” the message seemed to be we could get pregnant by just looking at a boy
So, as you can probably guess from the title, this week we’re talking about the joys of hormonal contraception. Or, more specifically, the ways in which it can make us ill. Cos, holy crap, can it make us ill. And,
Have you noticed that your energy levels or ability to exercise changes throughout the month? Sometimes exercise just seems way too hard and sometimes you feel great! It might be that the changes in your hormones are causing this. Today
The first thing to say is that vaginal discharge is normal! All women have discharge sometimes and it can change depending on your menstrual cycle as well as other factors. Women often have lots of questions about discharge but are
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