Menstrual Cycle
Period Blood Color — What does it mean and what’s normal?
Pink, red, black blood? Find out what they mean & when you should visit a doctor. Women experience different period blood colors. What's normal?
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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.
Birth Control
How to Reduce the Side Effects of Hormonal Birth Control
What every woman needs to know when starting birth control. Learn the questions to ask your doctor, side efffects, & proven ways to stay…
Sex Hormones
What are the health benefits of Maca powder?
Maca powder has a number of benefits for your health. Check out our guide now and learn how maca can help everything from symptoms…
Birth Control
The Contraception Guide
My definitive guide to contraception. Find out which birth control method is best for your body. Is your current contraceptive harmful to your health?
Menstrual Cycle
What Is Adenomyosis & How Is it Treated
In some cases, wickedly painful periods can be due to elevated prostaglandins, endometriosis, estrogen dominance, or a condition called adenomyosis.
Menstrual Cycle
What Causes Heavy Periods & How to Treat Them Naturally
Heavy periods can be caused by estrogen dominance, fibroids, low progesterone, and in some cases, cancer. Most cases can be corrected with diet &…
Pregnancy
The Best Prenatal Vitamins and When to Start Taking Them
Discover the best prenatal care advice, including which prenatal vitamins you should take, and when you should start taking them.
Sex Hormones
Biotin—The Importance of Vitamin B7
Discover our guide to Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, and how to ensure you’re getting enough to avoid a Vitamin B7 deficiency.
Birth Control
Does Birth Control Cause Weight Gain?
Best-selling author Dr. Jolene Brighten discusses if birth control causes weight gain? It’s a common side effect women report but is it true?