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Women’s complex and incredible bodies are uniquely impacted by hormone changes throughout their lives. The ebb and flow of hormones during menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause impact every body system, not just reproductive functions.

Let’s have a heart-to-heart about a crucial yet often-kept hush-hush topic: endometriosis. Whether it’s from your girlfriends, your significant other, or your own experience, you’ve likely heard whispers about this condition.

Hey, Sis: Before we explore essential oils for mental health, here’s a quick heads-up. Some oils, like lavender and tea tree, may disrupt hormones, especially for women.

Hey there, awesome ladies! If you’re reading this, you might be on a rollercoaster of emotions as you navigate your fertility journey. “How to not stress about getting pregnant” is a common concern among many women, and you’re not alone.

The blend of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and menstrual cups has stirred up quite a buzz among those looking for eco-friendly and practical menstrual solutions.

Are your menopausal symptoms hitting you like a heatwave? We all get to that point where we get a little uninvited guest – hot flashes. No worries, though; there are natural remedies to cool things down without diving into the hormone pool.

Let’s have a heart-to-heart about a topic that deserves our attention – eating disorders. Our society is full of gossip, myths, and often misconceptions.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health concern affecting millions worldwide. Forty-four percent of high blood pressure cases are women, and is a problem that can quickly lead to heart disease.

Ladies, we all know that hormones can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride – up, down, loop-de-loop – leaving us searching for that state of balance and zen.

Menopause is the natural conclusion to the fertile years of a woman, typically recognized as 12 months after the last period.

Although mental health disorders can be attributed to many factors, such as childhood trauma, social isolation, long-term illness, social disadvantages, severe stress, and family history, imbalances in our female hormones can also play a major role in the state of our mental well-being.

Eating disorders (ED) are defined as behavioral conditions characterized by persistent and severe disturbances in eating behavior.

Hormonal imbalance is sometimes hard to identify. In fact, 80% of women have experienced some form of hormonal imbalance at some point in their lives and about 70% do not even know that certain annoying symptoms they experience is due to hormonal imbalance and simply just “live with it.”

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that makes a person unable to have children. Nearly 1 in 7 couples are infertile, which means they are unable to get pregnant after a year or longer of frequent and unprotected sex.

Most pregnant women wonder if it is safe to exercise during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, “if you are healthy and your pregnancy is normal, it is safe to continue or start regular physical activity.

Hormonal imbalances can cause a wide range of health problems for women, including irregular periods, mood swings, acne, weight gain, and even infertility.

From the monthly rollercoaster of our menstrual cycle to the unpredictable changes that come with pregnancy, perimenopause, and other events in our lives, the fluctuations in our hormones sometimes leave us feeling powerless.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is common in women of child-bearing age. It affects about 7% of reproductive-aged women in the United States with symptoms often developing during puberty, around the time of the first menstrual period. PCOS can, however, also develop in later years due to excessive weight gain.

You have probably heard about vaginal yeast infection, and you may have experienced one or more yeast infections in your lifetime. Although yeast infections are no fun, they are common among women.

Fibroids, also called uterine myoma, are abnormal, non-cancerous growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus (womb).

Pregnancy is often depicted as a time of joy and anticipation, but even within the bliss, there are complexities that women may deal with. One is an ectopic pregnancy.