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Hormone issues & symptoms

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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Bloating before period? Yes, it’s a real thing.

It must be that time of the month again…or is it? Wait, didn’t I just get my period a couple of weeks ago? So, why am I so bloated? While most of us expect to feel bloated during our period,

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Postmenopausal syndrome: What is it and how do you handle it?

So, you’ve made it through Menopause. Or at least you thought you did. You can’t remember the last time you had a period, but those dang Menopause symptoms have not gone away. This is known as Postmenopausal syndrome, and it’s

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The truth about DIM for acne control: does it really work?

If you were a teenager who suffered from hormonal acne, you know how challenging it can be. You probably couldn’t wait to become an adult and watch your skin transform, leaving those stubborn breakouts behind. Unfortunately, millions of women continue

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Progesterone, gas and bloating – why does progesterone cause this?

Gang, forgive us, but we need to talk… Bowels. Sort of. No, we haven’t lost our collective marbles, honest. Do you ever feel a bit bloated before your period or in the second half of your cycle? Well, there’s a

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How do high levels of progesterone impact our hunger?

Sweets. Takeaways. Cakes, ice cream, crisps, bubbles… What are we talking about? Well, aside from being a kickass shopping list, this is the sort of thing high levels of Progesterone can make you crave. Yup, turns out it really is

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Estrogen, Progesterone, and mood swings

Have you noticed that you get mood swings in the second half of your cycle? Let’s talk Estrogen, Progesterone, and mood swings. Or how changing hormone levels can have a huge impact on your emotional state. When does Progesterone become

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T3 treatment: Why you probably aren’t getting any

If you’re among the literally millions of women living with a Thyroid issue, there’s a good chance the phrase T3 treatment makes you very annoyed indeed. Apols if we’ve sent your blood pressure through the roof. If, though, your Thyroid

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T4 and T3: Thyroid treatment is failing Part 4

Previously on Hormona… My treatment post-Thyroidectomy was, in my opinion, not working for me. So, I started taking care of it myself, using just T4, and T3 was never, ever something that entered my head as a form of treatment.

Bloods don’t work: Thyroid treatment is failing us all Part 3

Previously on Hormona… I’ve been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and had surgery to remove the dying gland. But now I’m stuck in the limbo between super-ill and just really, really ill. And the bloods aren’t doing a damn thing. Thyroid

Graves Disease: Thyroid treatment is failing us all Part 2

Previously on Hormona… My family has staged an intervention because I am not well. But my Graves disease diagnosis is just around the corner, so things must start getting better, right? Strap in gang, it’s about to get bumpy… Two

Thyroid treatment: How I know it’s failing us all Part 1

Now, as you probably already know, gang, Hormona is all about improving hormone healthcare. And Thyroid hormone health is, in fact, the reason the company exists in the first place. It’s also the reason I work here. Yes, I’m one

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Your Thyroid: The what, why, where, and how it controls your hormones

Gang, let’s be honest. Hormones are pretty much in control of your entire being, from your cardiac health to your digestive system and everything in between. But they’re not just running around, having a laugh, and seeing how bad they

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Medication and Magnesium: How they impact each other

Magnesium really is incredible stuff. It’s multitalented, essential for healthy hormones, and arguably one of our favorite minerals. But as much as we love this magnificent nutrient, it isn’t necessarily always quite as simple as throwing magnesium at every ailment.

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Menstrual Acne Remedies: Beat the Breakouts

If you’re anything like us, then you’re no stranger to the appearance of acne. And you’ll no doubt be completely unsurprised to hear that your Menstrual cycle is often to blame. But how can you tell whether you’re experiencing a

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Your Estrogen balance: How it works

Real talk, gang. Estrogen can be a massive pain. It can, though, also be a massively positive influence on your body. Thing is, that can leave you with more questions than answers. Like, what exactly does Estrogen do? And more

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PMDD and Menopause: What can you expect?

If there’s one thing we know about PMDD and Menopause, it’s that neither one of them is a walk in the park. Hot flushes from the depths of hell itself? Got ‘em. Too familiar with the cracks in your bedroom

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Hormones and Emotions: How your cycle affects your mood

Gang, it’s not just sloughing off the lining of your uterus that causes hormonal mood changes. Yup, hormones affect your emotions all month long, but it’s not all angry crying and never being able to get enough chips. Believe it

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Hormones and Breast Cancer: What the what?

You may well be wondering what on Earth hormones have to do with breast cancer. And if you are, it’s a good point. Because, if you’re anything like us, there’s a very good chance you had no idea that hormones

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Foods that disrupt hormones: How can I avoid them?

If you’ve learned one thing as a regular Hormona, let it be this: Your hormones are constantly changing. But did you know that some foods that disrupt hormones? And wouldn’t it be great if you could give your hormones a

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Hashimoto’s, fertility and pregnancy

Gang, today we’re going to talk about something that’s oft-overlooked when discussing thyroid issues: fertility. Yep, we will go into depth to understand the connection between Hashimoto’s and pregnancy. More specifically, what a Hashimoto’s diagnosis can mean in terms of

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Hirsuitism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

You hear facial hair and I guess you immediately think of a man, right? Have you ever wondered why that happens? The thing is that we all have hair. Sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes darker, sometimes lighter; but we all

Polycystic ovaries vs PCOS: What’s the difference?

Have you heard of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic ovaries? Have you ever wondered if these are the same thing? Or what the difference is? Today we are going to talk about polycystic ovaries and PCOS, what they are

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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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Revealed: The connection between your thyroid and weight

Have you ever tried a diet, but however many calories you don’t eat, or carbs you forgo, nothing seems to work? One reason may be your thyroid. Yes, I know, big eye rolls, and cries of “Oh, that’s a good

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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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My PCOS Journey: How hormone health turned into a Revolution

I realized there was something wrong with my body when I didn’t get my period for over six months at university. Fueled by four daily cups of coffee and processed food, I was consistently sleeping past 2 am, and piling

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Hormones and How They Affect Your Appetite

You know the drill. At a certain time during the month, there just isn’t enough chocolate in the world. Or chips. And dip. Plus burgers. You get it. No matter what you do, the cravings are so strong, you’re completely

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Main signs of hormonal imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is a common issue in modern life. Hormones are the chemical messengers that tell our bodies how to function in order to maintain a balanced state. Lots of organs in the body produce hormones and the different hormonal

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Can hormones cause weight gain?

Can hormonal imbalance cause weight gain? If so, what can I do to stop it? Weight gain is something that generally has a bad rap. We’ve been taught to fear it, hate it, and reject ourselves when it ‘happens’ to

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My doctor told me I have fibroids, what now?

Today we’re diving into fibroma and uterine fibroids, a very common condition that affects 1 in 3 women at some point in life. This post will cover it all so that if you’re worried about or have recently been diagnosed

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