…after birth, reflecting the stress of childbirth and adjustment to motherhood. Typically, cortisol levels begin to normalize as the postpartum period progresses, but not always. If a mom is not…
The Hidden Burnout of ADHD & Autism After Motherhood | MasterChef Vanessa D’Souza
…sensory overload, and nervous system regulation. Why so many neurodivergent women feel misunderstood by partners and family members after childbirth. The overlooked ways that hospital birth environments can overwhelm autistic…
The C-Section Epidemic: What Women Aren’t Being Told About Birth | Dr. Cynthia Dickter
What if we told you there’s a way to radically transform your pregnancy and birth experience—with more confidence, fewer complications, and a deeper connection to your baby? In this episode…
Normal Labs but Still Stuck? A Hormone AMA on Insulin, PMS, Fibroids, and Postpartum Anxiety
…NSAIDs can aggravate IBD, and hormonal birth control may worsen symptoms for some individuals. The key takeaway is balance: cycle-related gut changes are real, but red flags still matter. The…
What to Avoid in a Lube?
…Birth Control Vaginal Dryness Women on oral contraceptive pills or the pill may also experience vaginal dryness1. Both estrogen and testosterone play a crucial role in lubricating the vagina. Because…
Unlocking the Power of the Menstrual Cycle: Hormone Health, PMDD & Period Care | Ashley Greene
…we walk into a doctor’s office. We go deep into topics most platforms won’t touch—from the real effects of birth control, to the way neurodivergent women are failed by traditional…
Is Progesterone Cream the Answer for Hormone Imbalance?
…have adequate progesterone and will experience symptoms of a progesterone deficiency. This is common in PCOS, post-birth control syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and can be the result of over exercise. Progesterone…
The Essential Guide to Vitex and the Chaste Tree
…As I explain in Beyond the Pill, women who experience migraines with an aura shouldn’t use hormonal birth control, like the pill, due to the increased risk of stroke. In…
Serotonin Deficiency – What’s The Risk?
…Hormonal imbalances Other hormones in the body also help regulate serotonin production, especially estradiol. Estradiol levels11 can plummet during menopause, after giving birth, and after quitting hormonal birth control, and…