Hormona Library

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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Hormones and sugar cravings: Ovulation’s relationship with food

The Menstrual cycle. It’s just full of wonders, isn’t it? There’s the pain, the bleeding, the emotional rollercoaster… And then there’s the constant need for ice cream. If you’re now, or have ever, experienced periods, you’ve probably noticed something slightly

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Cervical mucus: How it changes during your menstrual cycle

Have you ever noticed that your cervical mucus, AKA vaginal discharge, changes throughout your cycle? Well, that’s totally normal, and it’s all down to your hormones, and more specifically, your reproductive hormones. Here’s how it all works. What is cervical

Breathwork for your cycle: Hormona’s latest innovation

We’re excited to reveal our latest innovation! Introducing our breathing exercises tailored to support each phase of your menstrual cycle. This exclusive series, focussing on breathwork for your cycle, was crafted by our experienced yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher, Sheila

Meet Sheila Arnell, Hormona’s breathwork expert

As regular Hormonas will probably know, we love breathwork. It’s easy, self-contained and has real-world application and results. In fact, we love it so much, we’ve joined forces with Sheila Arnell, world-renowned breathwork expert, to spread the word. Sheila is

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When Menopause is over: How to tell if you’re Postmenopausal

Women can spend almost half their lives either transitioning through Menopause or being Postmenopausal. Yet there’s very little information available about this phase of Womanhood. And the available information is vague and confusing. For instance, what exactly is Menopause? And

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Protein and Menopause: A partnership

Now, calling protein and Menopause a partnership might sound a little odd, but hear us out. As you go through the extravaganza that is the end of your periods, hormone fluctuations don’t just affect your ovaries. They can also impact

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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

Link Between Vitamin D and Menstrual Cycle Length: Key Insights

As women, our menstrual cycle is a normal part of life, but what happens if it’s irregular or comes with painful symptoms? While many over-the-counter and prescribed medications can provide relief, they can also cause side effects (and no one

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Louise’s journey: Talking Hormones, HA, and Nourishing Food

Hormonas, we’re so excited to introduce our newest ambassador, Louise Appelgren! Louise is a dedicated advocate for women’s health and wellness, and an accomplished foodie who shares her love of nourishing cuisine on her Instagram page. We’ll be working closely

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Breastfeeding and hormones: What the heck is going on?

If pregnant people and new mothers had a dollar for every time someone said, “It’s just your hormones,” they’d never have to go back to work. Maybe it’s funny at first, but after a while, it starts to sound like

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How to Deal With Heavy Periods at Work

We’ve all been there. Bravely suiting up so we can appear normal at work when our bodies’ literal lifeblood is seeping out of us. And if your periods are typically quite heavy, you know it’s only a matter of time

Meet Jennie Nystedt, Hormona’s first Brand Ambassador!

Gang, we’re so proud to introduce you to Jennie Nystedt, Hormona’s first Brand Ambassador! We’ll be working closely with the Stockholm-based star to kickstart the conversation about hormone health, natch. But Jennie has a more specific mission in mind. And

The Basics of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)

Gang, real talk time. Your periods are your fifth vital sign, and a fantastic indicator of your overall health. No, really. Which means that any changes to your cycle or periods shouldn’t be ignored. But what if they stop altogether?

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Natural ways to boost hormones

Nature is amazing. Not only does it provide you with food, entertainment, wildlife, and fresh air, but it can also give your hormones and gut health a boost. How? Here are some natural ways to boost hormones with… Food! You

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Breakfast with Hormona: It’s almost launch time!

Gang, we’ve got something incredibly exciting to share with you! Wednesday, March 15th was a very special day for us… We held an exclusive Breakfast with Hormona for some very influential women at Stockholm’s Soho House. And we’re pleased to

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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Ovulation effects that might surprise you

Gang, let’s be honest, Ovulation is something lots of us like to do on occasion. But the truth is, there’s a kind of mystery surrounding these regular-ish egg releases, not least the effect it can have on your physical and,

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Hormones and mood: How one drives the other

Have you noticed that you get mood swings in the second half of your cycle? Or that you feel amazing during the first half? That’s all down to the monthly-ish rise and fall of your hormones. Gang, it’s time we

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We’ve published our first research paper!

Yes, gang, we have officially made the move into legit science, with our first-ever journal article! We jest, natch, but only about the legit science bit, because we’ve ALWAYS been legit science, right, gang? And thanks to our very own

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Progesterone and food

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 your hormones really

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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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FSH after Menopause

You might have heard of FSH, or Follicle Stimulating Hormone, but you also might not have and that’s okay too! FSH is a hormone that rises and falls throughout your Menstrual cycle, as it’s involved in Ovulation. But as we

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Role of FSH in Menstrual Cycle: The how, when and why

If you’ve heard us talking about FSH in the past but still have no idea what the actual what it is, this one’s for you. Because despite how important FSH is to your reproductive wellbeing, no one really talks about

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Sleep and PMS: Why your bedtime might be to blame!

For lots of people with periods, PMS is a regular, monthly treat. You crave, you cry, and you stay up all night. Then a few weeks go by, and you do it all again! It’s a given that the time