Endometriosis & Cycle Pain: Don’t Suffer In Silence

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I’ve talked about cramps a lot on this blog, but today I’m going to talk about what may be the worst form of cramps, which is endometriosis (and which affects about 1 in 10 menstruators!).

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month so this is a great time to explain a bit about it and hopefully help you determine if you might be someone who should look into getting this addressed with a care provider.

When Infertility Isn’t

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One of the amazing things about practicing the fertility awareness method is it can help identify and even fix some common causes of infertility.

The fact is that, sadly, many people who think they are infertile actually aren’t, and think they are in an unchangeable situation when they can actually do a lot to improve their chances of pregnancy. Here are some common situations where this can happen.

How Heavy Is Too Heavy?

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Do you know a heavy period is a sign of hormonal imbalance and it can be addressed naturally through nutrition and lifestyle?

Unfortunately many people don’t realize they have a period that is too heavy because the number of pads or tampons used each cycle isn’t something that’s usually discussed. Or, they think this is just they way their body works and they suffer through it. Read on to learn how heavy is too heavy and what you can do about it.

What To Expect When Coming Off The Pill

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Many people take the pill (or other hormonal birth control) for many years and only stop when they want to get pregnant. Unfortunately this has the potential to lead to a lot of stress and potentially unnecessary and expensive fertility treatments.

The fact is that for many people it can take several months, and upwards of a year (or more), to get regular cycles and fertility back after stopping hormonal birth control. So, what should you expect when coming off the pill?

The Sunshine Vitamin And Your Fertility

The Sunshine Vitamin And Your Fertility

We all know that sunshine is good for our moods and people living in the North tend to be more depressed in the dark days of winter, but did you know that sunshine is also good for your reproductive health?

I’m talking about the vitamin D that you get from the sun, which is so important that it’s even considered to be a hormone!

Read on to see how vitamin D helps your reproductive health.