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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.

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Progesterone and food

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 crave. Yup, turns out your hormones really

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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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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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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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Eat for your cycle: Foods for every phase

Gang, can we talk fluctuating hormones? Of course we can, we’re Hormona! Not that you don’t already know this, but that month-long hormone rollercoaster can be an absolute B. One minute you’re jumping for joy, and the next you’ve rolled

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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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Decoding the breast cancer diet: Understanding what foods to avoid for estrogen-positive cases

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

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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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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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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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Hormones and Mental Health: What’s the connection?

It’s no secret that hormones can have a huge impact on your physical health, but the connection between hormones and mental health is sometimes overlooked. Did you know that imbalanced hormones can worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety and

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How do hormones affect weight loss?

If you’re a regular Hormona, you’ll know we love to arm you with the knowledge and power to feel your best. Which means you’re likely aware that your menstrual hormones affect more than just your periods. But did you know

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Serotonin and Melatonin: Foods good for your hormones

Now, as you probably know, Serotonin and Melatonin are two hormones that mean serious emotional business. But what if we told you they also have a sidekick, a little something called Tryptophan? Today we’re talking about Tryptophan’s connection to Serotonin

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Supplements that help PMS: Beat your cramps with vitamins!

Cramps, fatigue, mood swings, cravings — the list goes on and on. Are you also dealing with PMS? Then you are not alone; three in four menstruating people experience at least one symptom, thanks to their ever-changing hormone levels. It

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Foods that disrupt hormones: How can I avoid them?

If you’ve learned one thing as a regular Hormona, let it be this: Your hormones are constantly changing. But did you know that some foods that disrupt hormones? And wouldn’t it be great if you could give your hormones a

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Exercise and your Menstrual cycle: How Estrogen affects muscles

Gang, it’s time we talk about Estrogen’s other jobs. Yes, it’s vital in reproduction, but it’s also vital to just a bunch of other stuff. And one of those things is working out. More specifically, your muscles and endurance level.

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How does Estrogen affect our skin and hair?

In a slight deviation from our usual weekly dose of mildly depressing hormone news, this week, we’re bringing you some good news! And that’s because we’re talking about how Estrogen can actually do some fantastic things for your skin and

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Estrogen and Stress Hormones: How they work together

Have you heard of Estrogen and stress hormones? Have you ever wondered if your ability to cope with stress is different at different stages of your Menstrual cycle? Today we are going to talk about whether the rise in Estrogen

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Overnight Fasting 101

Now, you may well be thinking, “Come on gang, we already do this. It’s called sleeping.” Technically, you’re not far wrong. Sleep is definitely a factor, natch, but the fasting we’re talking about starts before your head hits the pillow,

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What are the risks if Estrogen is not metabolized properly?

Ah, Estrogen… A crucial hormone that can bring so much joy. And sooo much discomfort. Anyone who has or has ever had periods will happily tell you just how uncomfortable estrogen can make your life, from heavy periods to sore

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The female reproductive hormones and weight

Hormones and weight are connected. Yes, and it’s a pretty important connection too! So today we are going to talk about the connection between hormones and weight. This might be something that you already know or something that you have

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How do we combat the negative effects of cortisol?

Given what the world’s been through recently, it’s fair to say that we’ve all seen our fair share of stress. But, as you probably already know, stress isn’t just a state of mind. It’s a very real, physiological process that,

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