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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Loss of sex drive? Could be the Pill

The Pill has a whole slew of well-known side effects ranging from inconvenient breakthrough bleeds to headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. And, anyone who’s ever used hormonal birth control knows that the side effects are not just physical. They’re psychological

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Spotting – When it is normal and when you should visit a doctor?

Have you ever experienced spotting? Have you wondered whether it is normal or whether you should be concerned and visit a doctor? Being a woman is hard and can be so confusing! We are all different and sometimes it is

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Hormones and pain: How your cycle affects sensitivity

Hey, how’s your pain tolerance today? We ask because, and you’ve probably noticed this, your sensitivity to pain changes throughout your menstrual cycle. There’ll be days when just being makes your scalp hurt. And there’ll be other days when you

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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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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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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

Healthier living with Hormona: How we can help you

Now, we’re not saying we’ve got a magical cure for everything that ails you. But we are saying that the Hormona app has a ton of stuff that can support your overall, as well as your hormonal, wellbeing, helping you

Know your hormones: How Hormona can help you

Let’s be honest. We could all do with knowing more about our hormones. Lots of us weren’t taught about them at school, save for the bare essentials of menstrual and reproductive hormones. Which means we’ve had to learn everything on

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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 increased appetite before period. Yup, turns out

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Announcement: The Hormona app is now global.

Gang, we’ve got some big news! We’re thrilled to announce that the Hormona app is global! Yes, women all over the world can now get hold of our incredible app and all of its unique and amazing features. Welcome to

Alicia Basoda and Team Hormona: Let’s talk PCOS

Gang, we’re so proud to introduce you to Alicia Basoda, the newest Hormona Ambassador to boot. Alicia will be sharing her inspiring story and personal experience with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, AKA PCOS, and shedding light on a hormone health issue

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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

Workplace Health: Why Women’s Health is the key to Business Wellbeing

Women’s health has become a subject of much public discussion recently, talking about both the challenges we face from the medical establishment, and the successes we’ve had opening up the conversation around many hormone issues, including Menopause. But there’s often

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Why does my BBT go up when Progesterone rises?

Did you know that your Basal Body Temperature, or your BBT, changes throughout your cycle? Today we are going to talk about why your BBT goes up when your progesterone rises. And also how BBT can be used to track

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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

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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

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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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