Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month is September. This affects about 5% of women yet many don’t know they have it, and those who do know often are misguided about what it means. I’m here to debunk some of the myths and help get the truth out there.
What is PCOS and what are the signs you might have it? PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which essentially means women have multiple cysts (fluid-filled sacs) in their ovaries – but it’s far more complex than that. Read on to find out more.
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.
The pill was an amazing invention that changed society, took away the burden of biology from women, and furthered the feminist cause. Our society probably wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for the pill, and I am grateful for that.
But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. There are some undeniable negative aspects of the pill and the industry surrounding it. So, what do I really think of the pill? How do I balance the good with the bad?
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.
We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know it can actually help improve your hormone balance and improve your menstrual cycles?!
Read on to see how exercises helps to improve your hormones.