Adrenal
How Women Can Reduce Holiday Stress and Burnout
Adrenal fatifue is a condition when your brain and adrenal glands communication doesn’t match the body’s needs in a period of long stress.
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Guides on hormones, reproductive health, neurodivergence, and perimenopause — written by Dr. Jolene Brighten, reviewed by clinicians, and cited to the peer-reviewed literature.
Weight Loss
Why Hormonal Imbalance Can Make Weight Loss Difficult
The hormone and weight loss equation is complex. So when some of these hormones is out of balance, it can lead you to weight…
Thyroid
Can I Get Pregnant With Hypothyroidism?
While it is possible to get pregnant with hypothyroidism, there are some risks, so get treated for hyporoidism before getting pregnant.
Thyroid
Causes of Elevated Prolactin Levels in Women
Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and helps with sexual function, fertility, and lactation. Learn how to reduce prolactin levels.
Anxiety, Depression, Mood
How Hormones Affect Mood Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle
Your menstrual cycle can affect your period mood. The hormone balance is key to feeling better before, during, and after your period.
Gut-Hormone Connection
Connection Between Gut Health, Menopause, and Perimenopause
There is a relationship between gut health and menopause. Changes in your gut microbiome can affect your hormones and make symptoms worse.
PCOS
Inositol Fertility Benefits
Explore how inositol and fertility are linked, boosting ovulation and fertility in women with PCOS through recommended dosages.
STIs
What Are STIs and How to Prevent Them
An STI is a sexually transmitted infection passed through sexual contact. Let’s talk about the types of STIs, how to test, and prevent STIs.
Gut-Hormone Connection
Vaginal Dryness and the Vaginal Flora
Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of low estrogen that many women experience in menopause. Read this article to learn the natural solutions.