• Risk of Blood Clots and Other Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control

    Risk of Blood Clots and Other Dangers of Hormonal Birth Control

    Before I dive into the details of this post, I want to make very clear that this post is not meant to judge or shame anyone for their contraceptive choice. This is a very personal topic, and my goal is simply to present some of the less-talked-about health risks created by hormonal birth control.…

  • Estrogen Deficiency In Young women: It’s More Than Just Menopause

    Estrogen Deficiency In Young women: It’s More Than Just Menopause

    Estrogen is a key hormone in women’s health, playing a critical role in the regulation of reproductive health, mood, metabolism, and bone density. While estrogen deficiency is commonly associated with menopause, it can also develop in pre-menopausal women. Estrogen levels may decline prematurely or become imbalanced due to various factors, including stress, irregular eating…

  • 3 Reasons for Painful Periods (and Natural Treatment)

    3 Reasons for Painful Periods (and Natural Treatment)

    Period pain is considered normal for many otherwise healthy women, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, I would even argue that it shouldn’t be. Sadly, the medical system is broken when it comes to women’s health, and taking a deep dive into the root cause of problems like painful periods isn’t the…

  • Understanding Hormones for Women

    Understanding Hormones for Women

    One of my favorite aspects of studying, teaching and writing about hormones for women is the way our bodies have a natural rhythm and an internal sense of regulation. After decades of learning about the human body through research and education, I am astounded by how little emphasis is placed on understanding hormones for…