If you’re one of the 5-25% of reproductive-aged women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) you may feel like you’re in a state of constant hormonal chaos. Symptoms like stubborn acne, pervasive fatigue, irregular menstrual cycles, and weight gain seem to appear one after another—or even at the same time—making you wonder if your body […]
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In recent years, there has been a huge surge of interest in gut health. We now understand that dysbiosis—imbalances in your gut microbiome—is linked to a diverse array of health issues, ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to diabetes and even cancer. This means that many of your hormone-related frustrations—bloating, skin issues, mood swings, and period
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Infertility is a complex condition with many possible causes, but research shows that nutrition plays a crucial role. In fact, suboptimal nutrient intake is one of the leading factors affecting fertility. The good news? The right foods can actively support ovulation, hormone balance, and overall reproductive health—giving you more control over your fertility. But which
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Improving insulin sensitivity is vital for women with PCOS, and there is one plant I want you to meet that can help optimize androgen levels and restore menstruation!
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Understanding PCOS and getting a clear diagnosis is half the battle. Let’s dive into understanding just how PCOS can impact your hormones and your health. The triad of characteristics of PCOS includes anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance. I’m going to breakdown these characteristics for you below.
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Progesterone is the hormone we all know and love. Progesterone is a sex hormone that is produced primarily in the ovaries. It helps thicken the uterine lining so a fertilized egg can implant in the uterus. In the first part of the menstrual cycle, the follicular phase, progesterone levels are low. Luteinizing hormone stimulates the release of an egg and after ovulation occurs progesterone levels begin to increase
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Thyroid hormones impact how we metabolize our sex hormones; the feedback loops to the brain and other organs change, and more importantly, hormone production takes a hit! Yikes sounds like such a mess, and it is!
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We all know what its like to go to see your doc for a hormonal issue and the solution given is a hormonal treatment no matter what the problem is, hot flashes, missing period, heavy period, acne, endometriosis, and PCOS. These all have the same treatment? Really?
In your mind, you may be thinking that taking hormones is not really addressing the root cause of your problems; instead they are suppressing your own hormonal systems and dominating them with a drug.
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