5 Reasons Your Period Is Irregular Irregular periods refers to the number of days from the day your period begins to the start of your next period. The average menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days however, anything between 21 and 35 days is normal. Longer or shorter than 21-35 days is considered early or late […]
Fertility
Will I Have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I Go Off my Birth Control?
Will I have to Suffer through “Post Pill Syndrome” When I go off my Birth Control? After many years of being on the birth control pill, many women worry that “the pill” may have caused damage to their hormones resulting in amenorrhea (absent period), acne, weight gain, or hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth) among other symptoms. […]
Is it me or my PMS?
Is it me or my PMS? About 80% of women report at least 1 physical or emotional symptom during the 2 weeks prior to their period (luteal phase). Having symptoms that present in the 5 days before your period and resolve within 4 days of the onset of menses is considered premenstrual syndrome (or PMS). […]
How Do You Know if You Have Hashimoto’s?
How do you know if you have Hashimoto’s? Low functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism) is common, affecting about 1 in 8 women in the U.S and is 5-8 times more common in women than men. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an Autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s causing about 80% of hypothyroidism. In Hashimoto’s, the immune system […]
Do I Have PCOS?
Do I have PCOS? How do I know if I have PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age affecting 6-12% of the population. It is a life-long health condition that has health effects lasting beyond child bearing years. Currently, to be diagnosed with PCOS you need to meet 2/3 […]
Understanding the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
Understanding the Connection between Mental and Physical Health The mind-body connection is a fascinating one. We’re able to see a direct impact on our mental health, when our physical health is poor, and vice versa. It comes down to the thoughts we hold, how stressed we are, and our mental state, and how those can […]