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Hormona Library

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.

Menstrual Cycle 101: A brief introduction

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not you bleed more or less frequently than everyone else, this one’s for you. Because, let’s face it, we’ve all wondered at some point. From irregular periods as a teen, to the weird spacing

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Exploring the female libido: The connection between progesterone and sex drive

As women, our hormones play a pretty big role in how we feel throughout the month. From your cycle to your mood, these little buggers can make life a bit of a roller coaster. One area that your hormones play

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Feeling Alone at Christmas: A Hormona Holiday Guide

Ah, ‘tis the season. Cue the repetitive barrage of ‘Have you pre-ordered your turkey?’ and ‘When’s your tree going up?’. And yet 36% of us are too embarrassed to admit that we experience feelings of isolation during the festive season.

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Horny during Ovulation? Here’s why you get randy before your period

Picture this: It’s the mid-point of your cycle. You’re tired, your hair’s greasy and you need a shower. You’re about to settle down for a reality TV marathon and a pizza. Basically, you shouldn’t be feeling sexy… But you definitely

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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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ADHD and PMS: What’s the connection?

Just guzzled your second coffee of the day? Can’t shake that fuzzy feeling? Yep, you know it gang, most of us are familiar with PMS brain fog, AKA a hangover without the fun. Normal as they are, those vague “What

Difference between spotting and periods: How to tell

Picture this: the sun is beaming, you’re surrounded by crystal waters, sprawled elegantly across the bow of a luxury yacht, and sporting your favorite white swimsuit. Then you start to bleed. The scene of blue sea serenity has now been

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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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Hormona at TechCrunch 2022: It’s a wrap!

Gang, it’s been a carazy couple of weeks for Team Hormona. We went to San Francisco, made the Top 20 Startups at TechCrunch 2022 AND we met Ricki Lake. Although that had nothing to do with TechCrunch — more on

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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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Menstrual cycle planning: Your life, but better

You probably already know that during your period, there’s a good chance you’re not at the top of your game. But what about the other parts of your cycle? And how can Menstrual cycle planning help you change your life

Top 20 at TechCrunch: Hormona made it!

Top 20 At TechCrunch 2022: Hormona made the cut!

Gang, we’ve some crazy big news… You know how we’ve been exhibiting at TechCrunch, in the Health Tech section? Well, it’s clearly going well, because we’ve been selected as one of the Top 20 at TechCrunch 2022! Not bad going,

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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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Surviving Menopause: How to beat your symptoms and thrive

Gang, let’s be clear from the off. If you’ve ever had a set of ovaries, Menopause is coming for you. That’s if it hasn’t already. And as it’s World Menopause Day, we thought we’d give a big shout-out to all

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TechCrunch 2022: It’s here!

We don’t know if we’ve mentioned this, but Hormona is exhibiting at TechCrunch 2022. And it’s happening today! Karolina and Jasmine are in San Francisco right now, representing all the Hormonas, so we grabbed a few minutes with Jasmine on

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Eat for your Cycle: Foods that make period cramps worse

If there’s one universal truth, it’s that period pain sucks. We know the feeling: Curled up on the couch, cuppa in hand, and the painkillers just aren’t pulling their weight. But what if we told you that your diet could,

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Coming off the pill: What happens?

The pill, as we all know, can be a wonder. And it’s not just about being in control of your fertility, either. Hormonal birth control can help with extreme cramps and severe bleeding and PMS. But what happens when it’s

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Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer: What you need to know

Gang, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we thought it was high time we talked about hormones and breast cancer. Yes, it’s a depressing — and mildly alarming — fact that Estrogen is linked to several types of tumors,

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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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Types of PMS: PME, PMDD — What does it all mean?

If you’re someone who experiences the joys of menstruation, you’re probably also familiar with the term Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, or PMS. Generally speaking, it describes the collection of symptoms that show up around a week before your period. But, as you

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TechCrunch 2022: Hormona’s Going To San Francisco!

Hormonas, it’s happening… Yes, your favorite hormone healthcare company will be appearing at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022, Health Tech edition! Just 200 finalists were selected, and dear readers, we’re on that list. Taking place from October 18-20 in the iconic city

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Can’t fall asleep? Tips for nodding off like a pro…

Gang, we’ve all been there. Laying awake, desperate for sleep as you watch the hours tick by… No matter what you do, you cannot fall asleep. But you don’t have to suffer. Whether it’s stress, shift work, or just Sunday

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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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