Hormones
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
At Hormona, we’re all about women’s health and learning as much as we can about our bodies, our selves and our hormones. And as we often decry, hormones can be an absolutely massive pain in the uterus. From thyroid problems
I realized there was something wrong with my body when I didn’t get my period for over six months at university. Fueled by four daily cups of coffee and processed food, I was consistently sleeping past 2 am, and piling
You know the drill. At a certain time during the month, there just isn’t enough chocolate in the world. Or chips. And dip. Plus burgers. You get it. No matter what you do, the cravings are so strong, you’re completely
Is there actually a way of balancing hormones naturally? Today we’re deep diving into the subject and a little hint- Yes there is! How Can You Balance Your Hormones Naturally? Now, you may be thinking, ‘Is there even such a
Hormonal imbalance is a common issue in modern life. Hormones are the chemical messengers that tell our bodies how to function in order to maintain a balanced state. Lots of organs in the body produce hormones and the different hormonal
Gang, it’s time for a public service announcement. Ready? Food is magic. Not only does it taste delicious and keep you going, but it can also play a huge role in hormone health! Great nutrition helps support the production, use,
Welcome to part three of our series on antidepressants! In this article, I will be discussing what psychotropic polypharmacy is and how it can put you at risk for a hormonal imbalance. If you are interested in reading the first
Ever heard of the ‘milk hormone’? It’s the one that helps new mamas provide milk to nurture their babies. That’s prolactin! Actually, to be more specific, luteotropic hormone (medically abbreviated to LTH). If you haven’t heard of this hormone before,
Hormones! Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. These little chemical messengers are responsible for making sure our bodily functions and processes work. However, research is discovering an increasing link between your gut biome (all those lovely little bacteria
If you are trying to conceive you’ve probably heard of the Anti-Mullerian Hormone and its importance, otherwise you may not. Don’t worry, either way, we are here to talk to you about this powerful hormone. What is AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)?
Can hormonal imbalance cause weight gain? If so, what can I do to stop it? Weight gain is something that generally has a bad rap. We’ve been taught to fear it, hate it, and reject ourselves when it ‘happens’ to
Today we’re diving into fibroma and uterine fibroids, a very common condition that affects 1 in 3 women at some point in life. This post will cover it all so that if you’re worried about or have recently been diagnosed
Are you feeling exhausted, tired all the time, or maybe your jeans are feeling a little bit on the tight side, yet you haven’t changed your diet? We all have the odd day when we feel like binge-watching ‘Schitt’s Creek’
You know the routine. You’ve got some gorgeous skin products you just love, and your skin is glowing. Then, out of nowhere, comes the redness, the inflammation, the jawline of a 15-year-old boy. And nothing. No. Thi. Ng. Can shift
A topic that seems to be briefly discussed in text groups between friends, but doesn’t seem to get its well-deserved day in the sun is hormonal anxiety. You may be wondering what hormonal anxiety is exactly, if you suffer from
Next out of the sex hormones is Testosterone. You may wonder why we’re talking about testosterone as it’s most commonly associated with men but lo and behold, women have testosterone too and it’s important to make sure we stay on
Did you know that it takes an average of 5 years for a woman to be diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Yes, an average of 5 years! Crazy don’t you think? However, there are a lot of misconceptions regarding
Today we’re talking about Estrogen, the powerful female hormone and we’re also covering some of the low estrogen symptoms we may experience. Here at Hormona, we want to make it easy for you to know about and understand the basics
Let’s talk about Veganuary, specifically veganism in terms of hormone health and the questions we’re all asking. Can being vegan affect my hormones? Now, let’s get one thing straight, I think veganism is fabulous. Giving up foods that have been
Thinking about dropping Dry January? Understanding the relationship between alcohol and hormones might help you keep going! January. The days are short, the temperature has plummeted and we’re all feeling the effects of our festive overindulging. We’re ready to start
If you haven’t read part one and part two of this three-part “Managing Your PCOS” series, I highly recommend you do before reading this final part! Supplements are merely the icing on the cake when it comes to managing PCOS,
Hormone health is beyond important which is why we’ve teamed up with Mays Al-Ali, a Naturopathic Nutritionist to talk about balancing your hormones to improve your hormone health. Our hormones are complex and sensitive. Our endocrine system is extremely intricately
The second part of our PCOS series is about how to manage your PCOS through your lifestyle. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic endocrine condition defined by high levels of androgens, driven by various underlying causes such as insulin
This 3 part series on managing your PCOS is written by Megan Hallett a women’s health coach with special expertise in PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic endocrine condition defined by high levels of androgens, driven by various
Ah, the familiar white tufts of the English countryside. I’ve known cow parsley all my life, but it never seemed to have any purpose, other than looking nice. In the growing surge in traditional healing, we don’t need to look
This is the second instalment of the Endometriosis series, so if you haven’t already, please go and check out my first post on what Endometriosis is here! In this post I will outline some of the main treatment options for
When I first heard the term ‘Endometriosis’, I had no idea what it was. Many people are unaware of its existence and may even have it and not know. The symptoms of it are often brushed off as normal experiences,
Today we’re talking Chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis and treatment. Don’t know what chronic fatigue syndrome is? Chronic fatigue syndrome, also know as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is described as a long term illness with the most common symptom being extreme tiredness.
Partner emotional support is very important when it comes to conditions that reoccur monthly. So how can you support your partner emotionally if she’s suffering with PMDD, Endometriosis or PCOS? Recently we’ve been talking a lot here on Selfish Darling
If you’ve been following our series on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you’ll know not only what PCOS is, but also how you can improve your symptoms with dietary changes. But what lifestyle changes can you make to better manage your
