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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.

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Endometriosis: The basics

There’s a good chance you’ve already heard of Endometriosis, thanks to the amount of media attention it’s been getting recently. And good thing, too. Because one in ten women across the world has it, and getting a diagnosis can take

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What does iodine have to do with your periods?

Have you heard of iodine? Did you know how having low iodine levels can affect your periods? Today we will talk about iodine and why it is important for our bodies. What is iodine? Iodine is a mineral that our

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How late can a period be? Causes and reasons for late periods

Late periods can be really stressful! For a lot of reasons. If you are trying not to get pregnant then a late period can make you panic! If you are trying to get pregnant then a late period might make

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Why do I need to replenish my iron levels after my periods?

Do you know what iron does in your body and why it is important? Lots of people have heard of iron but don’t realise how important it is or how our periods can affect our iron levels. Today we are

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Why does the colour of my period blood change? And what does it mean?

Have you ever noticed that the color of your period blood sometimes looks different? Or different from what you see in magazines/on the internet? You might also notice that the color changes as your period progress. Today we are going

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Periods – what is “normal”?

Let’s talk about periods! We have made a lot of progress in the last few decades, but periods still tend to be a pretty taboo topic in society. We sometimes have no idea what anyone else’s period is like, so

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Non-hormonal birth control

You might know that most birth control (contraception) contains hormones, but there are also non-hormonal birth control options. Today we are going to talk about what the options are if you don’t want to be using hormones.   What is

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Period Bloating: What Is it? Why do we get it & how can we soothe it?

You know the drill. At some point during the month, you pull on your favorite jeans… And they won’t do up. The zip is fine, nothing’s caught and you’re pretty sure you haven’t shrunk them. Your stomach is swollen, you’re

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Living with PMDD: When PMS Get Nasty

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

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Can you improve fertility naturally?

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

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Chronic pelvic pain: causes & treatments

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

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What happens to our hormones when we hit menopause?

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

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: The Luteal phase

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

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: The Ovulation Phase

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

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Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: The Follicular phase

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

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Your period: Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

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.

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Strength training: Why it’s an important part of your fitness routine

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

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Can Birth Control Help With PMS?

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

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Menopause – your questions answered

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

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Prostaglandins and PMS

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

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Breast cancer – how to check for lumps

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

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When should you go to the hospital for heavy menstrual bleeding?

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

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Weird early pregnancy symptoms: The ultimate checklist

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

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Incontinence! Ladies, let’s talk

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

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How to stop heavy periods

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

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Is it normal to miss a period? Missed periods, everything you need to know

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

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Hormone Therapy: Types, Side effects and Benefits

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

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Pelvic floor exercises: what is my pelvic floor and why is it important?

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

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7 Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms

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

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Getting to know your body – your vagina questions answered

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

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