It’s a true story: men lose weight faster than women. There are key physiological differences between men and women that play a big role in the ability to lose weight, especially at the beginning of a weight loss program. The
Part of what makes us women is our unique hormonal makeup. The sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, are the most well-known because of their influence on the reproductive system – from puberty to menopause. But these hormones have important
The fertility awareness method (FAM), also commonly referred to as natural family planning or the rhythm method, is a type of cycle tracking used to determine which days in the menstrual cycle a woman is most fertile. Many women don’t
Menstrual cups are not necessarily new, but in recent years they have gained a lot of popularity among menstruating women. For those who aren't familiar, menstrual cups are a reusable alternative to tampons or pads. They are flexible cups made out
Many women have little to no understanding of the changes their body goes through leading up to their period. This is really no surprise, as women aren’t typically taught about the menstrual cycle, other than: you have a monthly period
Has it been months since your last period? In medicine, if your period is late and has been missing for 3 months or more, it is called amenorrhea. There are several reasons for a missing cycle, and if you fit
The birth control pill comes with many benefits - it gives you sexual freedom, decreases the pain associated with your cycle, reduces heavy periods, clears your skin, and reduces the risk of certain cancers. But these chemically altered, synthetic hormones
Endometriosis, or “endo” for short, is a condition where the endometrial tissue, which is normally only found lining the uterus, is found in other areas of the body. This can include the fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestines, and other tissues. Since
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects between 12-21% of reproductive age women. When something is classified as a “syndrome” it means that the signs and symptoms can vary from person to person. However when it
Acne flare-ups after stopping the birth control pill are one of the most common reasons women actually choose to go back on the pill. But, the pill is not the only way to be set free of acne. If you’ve
