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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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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

Menstrual Cycle 101: A brief introduction

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not you bleed more or less frequently than everyone else, this one’s for you. Because, let’s face it, we’ve all wondered at some point. From irregular periods as a teen, to the weird spacing

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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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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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ADHD and PMS: What’s the connection?

Just guzzled your second coffee of the day? Can’t shake that fuzzy feeling? Yep, you know it gang, most of us are familiar with PMS brain fog, AKA a hangover without the fun. Normal as they are, those vague “What

How to Identify the Difference Between Spotting and a Period

What is the difference between period and spotting? Understanding the difference between a period or spotting can be challenging, especially if you have an infrequent or abnormal menstrual cycle. Women who routinely get their period every 24 to 38 days

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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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Seed cycling for hormone balance: Does it work?

Have you heard of seed cycling? Yes, we know it sounds like some sort of hellish spin class, where an overzealous instructor pelts you with seeds while screaming “Feel the burnnn!” But we promise you it’s a very cool, very

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Hormona at TechCrunch 2022: It’s a wrap!

Gang, it’s been a carazy couple of weeks for Team Hormona. We went to San Francisco, made the Top 20 Startups at TechCrunch 2022 AND we met Ricki Lake. Although that had nothing to do with TechCrunch — more on

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Foods That Lower Testosterone

Gang, even though the world generally has no idea, women also produce Testosterone. No, we do. It’s in smaller quantities than our male counterparts, but it’s there and working hard for you behind the scenes. But what happens when you

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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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Menstrual cycle planning: Your life, but better

You probably already know that during your period, there’s a good chance you’re not at the top of your game. But what about the other parts of your cycle? And how can Menstrual cycle planning help you change your life

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Top 20 At TechCrunch 2022: Hormona made the cut!

Gang, we’ve some crazy big news… You know how we’ve been exhibiting at TechCrunch, in the Health Tech section? Well, it’s clearly going well, because we’ve been selected as one of the Top 20 at TechCrunch 2022! Not bad going,

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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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Surviving Menopause: How to beat your symptoms and thrive

Gang, let’s be clear from the off. If you’ve ever had a set of ovaries, Menopause is coming for you. That’s if it hasn’t already. And as it’s World Menopause Day, we thought we’d give a big shout-out to all

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TechCrunch 2022: It’s here!

We don’t know if we’ve mentioned this, but Hormona is exhibiting at TechCrunch 2022. And it’s happening today! Karolina and Jasmine are in San Francisco right now, representing all the Hormonas, so we grabbed a few minutes with Jasmine on

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Eat for your Cycle: Foods that make period cramps worse

If there’s one universal truth, it’s that period pain sucks. We know the feeling: Curled up on the couch, cuppa in hand, and the painkillers just aren’t pulling their weight. But what if we told you that your diet could,

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Coming off the pill: What happens?

The pill, as we all know, can be a wonder. And it’s not just about being in control of your fertility, either. Hormonal birth control can help with extreme cramps and severe bleeding and PMS. But what happens when it’s

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Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer: What you need to know

Gang, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we thought it was high time we talked about hormones and breast cancer. Yes, it’s a depressing — and mildly alarming — fact that Estrogen is linked to several types of tumors,

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