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Lifestyle

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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Magnesium and Medication

Magnesium. It’s a thing your nan probably told you to take for cramps. Or you might have heard of its use as a supplement. But there’s so much more to it than that. Did you know that it’s found in

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How To Increase Libido in Women

Have you noticed that you never seem to be “in the mood” much anymore? If you used to enjoy knocking boots but now find yourself completely turned off by the idea, it might be worth finding out if there are

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Tracking your cycle through cervical mucus

Raise your hand if you learned about vaginal discharge growing up. No? What about cervical mucus and your cycle? No one? We thought not. In your parents’ and teachers’ defense, they likely didn’t know much about them. But that doesn’t

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Why do I get cravings before my period?

Have you noticed that you start to get cravings before your period? Do you sometimes crave strange foods? Today we are going to talk about periods and cravings. What are cravings? Cravings are the urge that you might feel to

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Pre and Probiotic Foods: Why a Healthy Gut means Healthy Hormones

Have you heard of pre and probiotic foods? Do you know how they affect your gut health? Today we’re going to talk about the bacteria in our guts, why gut health is essential for healthy hormones, and how pre and

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A Short Guide: Zinc and your Sex Drive

Have you heard that zinc can affect our sex drive? Today we are going to talk about what zinc is, what happens if we don’t have enough, and how it might affect your sex life. What is zinc? Zinc is

Hormona x Understatement: Cycling Living & Making Your Hormones Work for You

If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a lot of the month at the mercy of your hormones. You make plans when you’re full of beans, only to cancel thanks to cramps and PMS. Predicting how you’re going to

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Better orgasms: How hormones can improve your sex life

It won’t surprise you to learn that how to have better orgasms through hormonal health is an extremely popular topic on the interwebs. You might be surprised to learn, though, that it’s actually possible. Here’s how a bit of hormone

Hormone education: Why it should start at school

Quick question, gang: How did you get your hormone education? We probably all learn about pregnancy and periods in one fashion or another at school. But were you ever taught about hormones? If you’re anything like us, there’s a good

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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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Exploring the female libido: The connection between progesterone and sex drive

As women, our hormones play a pretty big role in how we feel throughout the month. From your cycle to your mood, these little buggers can make life a bit of a roller coaster. One area that your hormones play

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Feeling Alone at Christmas: A Hormona Holiday Guide

Ah, ‘tis the season. Cue the repetitive barrage of ‘Have you pre-ordered your turkey?’ and ‘When’s your tree going up?’. And yet 36% of us are too embarrassed to admit that we experience feelings of isolation during the festive season.

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Horny during Ovulation? Here’s why you get randy before your period

Picture this: It’s the mid-point of your cycle. You’re tired, your hair’s greasy and you need a shower. You’re about to settle down for a reality TV marathon and a pizza. Basically, you shouldn’t be feeling sexy… But you definitely

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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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Can’t fall asleep? Tips for nodding off like a pro…

Gang, we’ve all been there. Laying awake, desperate for sleep as you watch the hours tick by… No matter what you do, you cannot fall asleep. But you don’t have to suffer. Whether it’s stress, shift work, or just Sunday

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Low libido in women, explained

We’ve all been there – it’s a Tuesday night, you’ve just eaten a mammoth amount of spaghetti carbonara, and you’re wearing a grubby oversized t-shirt. Basically, you’re not feeling your best. And yet your partner is still in the mood.

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The female reproductive hormones and weight

Hormones and weight are connected. Yes, and it’s a pretty important connection too! So today we are going to talk about the connection between hormones and weight. This might be something that you already know or something that you have

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How do my hormones affect my sex drive?

Have you ever noticed that your interest in sex changes at different times of the month? Today we are going to talk about how our hormones can change our sex drive and how we feel about sex. A quick note

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How can you reduce inflammation?

Inflammation and chronic inflammation is a problem that affects millions of people, and can affect the body in countless ways. In many cases, it is caused by certain foods. And yes, you’ve guessed it, they are the usual culprits; red

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Learn How to Relax and Fall Asleep Easily

Do you find it difficult to switch off at the end of the day? Is your mind still racing as your head hits the pillow, and however many darned sheep you try and count, sleep remains as elusive as a

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Power: How to boost your personal power

Do you have a picture-perfect vision in your head of what you think your life should look like? We all do darlings; you are not alone in that one. However, while we are waiting for this perceived perfection, what do

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How to train yourself to think positively

So who remembers what PMA stands for? If you are of a certain age, you may recall this Persil advert where a young boy was told that if he wanted to be Linford Christie (the British Usain Bolt of his

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Hot Girl Summer is over so bring on Hot Girl Winter

‘Hot Girl Winter’ will be set to rise from the heat of ‘Hot Girl Summer’: You need to be involved What is ‘Hot Girl Summer’ hype? Hot Girl Summer by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign,

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What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a natural approach to healthcare that places emphasis on the body’s own ability to heal itself. In recent years, the use of homeopathic treatments has become more mainstream. In fact, such is the popularity, access to homeopathic remedies

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How to manifest your dreams

Learning to manifest your dreams and goals has taken a bigger stage over the last few years since the publication of a book called ‘The Secret’. But is it really as simple as it sounds? “We are what we think.

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Self criticism: Does our body image decline during the summertime?

Summer is officially here. While that can be exciting for some, for others, it can be a time of stress, self criticism and frustration. I am a firm believer and supporter that your body is your own and you can

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Body Dysmorphia Part 2: Mental illness and anorexia, my story

Trigger warning: This article is about mental illness and anorexia. This article is about my personal experience with both. If you don’t have the mental space to read this today or this topic is too close to home for you

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