Hormones
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.
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.
Understanding female hormones If you’ve never heard that women have specific feminine hormone levels, you’re probably wondering, “What are the female hormones and how many hormones do women have? Female hormones are hormones released in higher concentrations in a woman’s
Understanding estrogen and its role in pregnancy Estrogen is one of the most important sex hormones, impacting every part of the fertility process. During your menstrual cycle, estrogen levels influence LH production, which triggers ovulation. While progesterone is responsible for
What is cycle syncing? Cycle syncing or cycle eating aligns your lifestyle habits, like exercise and diet, with the different stages of your menstrual cycle. As women, our bodies have different monthly requirements to support healthy hormones. When we don’t
What is hormonal imbalance? It is a simple way to say that your hormone levels are significantly higher or lower than what is expected for your age and the time of testing. Keep in mind that it is not a
What are vitamins, and why do we need them? You’ve probably heard how important vitamins are for maintaining your overall health, but what exactly are they? Vitamins are organic substances made of nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, or carbon and are essential
Postpartum hormonal changes: What are they? Postpartum hormonal changes occur when your body experiences shifting hormone levels after birth. After your baby is born, the doctor removes the afterbirth or placenta, which sends signals to your body that you’re no
What is progesterone anyway? Progesterone is one of the key female sex hormones and is essential for fertility. It’s produced in the ovaries and is responsible for ensuring the uterus is ready to grow a fertilized egg. It does this
The benefits of a hormone-balancing diet While being on a diet to regulate hormones may not sound like fun at first, once you begin seeing the benefits, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to start. As women, our bodies
Receiving the news that you have breast cancer can be devastating. Having your world turned upside down means learning to live with a new normal as you fight this horrible disease. While breast cancer is the most common type of
When do you ovulate after giving birth? The postpartum whirlwind can make life extra hectic, and it’s easy to lose track of where you are in your menstrual cycle. Just like every woman is unique, so is the healing period
What is hormone imbalance? Before we discuss what a hormone imbalance is, it’s important to go over what hormones are and where they come from. As we discussed above, hormones are chemical messengers that tell your tissues and organs what
What is ovulation cramping? If you’ve ever noticed a dull ache on one side of your lower abdomen about 14 before your period, you probably experienced ovulation cramping. This discomfort occurs as the follicles rupture, releasing a mature egg. It
What is estradiol? Estradiol is a type of estrogen that’s produced primarily from the ovaries but in lesser amounts by the adrenal glands and fatty tissue. As one of the primary sex hormones, it plays a key role in regulating
What is ovulation bleeding? Ovulation bleeding is a slight vaginal bleeding that happens when your ovary releases an egg, a process called ovulation. Also known as mid-cycle bleeding, it generally occurs in the middle of your menstrual cycle at the
Optimal levels of progesterone Progesterone is mainly produced by the ovaries in high amounts after ovulation. This hormone is essential for supporting conception and the development of pregnancy. All that is needed is ovulation to achieve the expected levels of
What is estrogen dominance? As a woman, you’ve probably heard how important female sex hormones are to your reproductive system. Estrogen and progesterone, the two main hormones, help regulate your menstrual cycle and keep it functioning smoothly. The female body
It must be that time of the month again…or is it? Wait, didn’t I just get my period a couple of weeks ago? So, why am I so bloated? While most of us expect to feel bloated during our period,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you were a teenager who suffered from hormonal acne, you know how challenging it can be. You probably couldn’t wait to become an adult and watch your skin transform, leaving those stubborn breakouts behind. Unfortunately, millions of women continue
You know we love teaming up with empowered women to spread knowledge and support to Hormonas everywhere. Well, this time we’ve joined forces with not one, but two, incredible women. Who just happen to have a Bachelor of Science degree
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
Vagina! There. We said it. Now we can talk about it without feeling too embarrassed. In fact, today we’re going to talk about a condition that is sometimes difficult to talk about because it involves painful vaginal spasms. We’re talking
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
Have you noticed that you get mood swings in the second half of your cycle? Let’s talk Estrogen, Progesterone, and mood swings. Or how changing hormone levels can have a huge impact on your emotional state. When does Progesterone become
