Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Understanding and using phyto-oestrogens in food
Using plants to mimic oestrogen is a legitimate way to either increase or decrease effect across the body - in the right circumstances.
Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.
Quick List: Histamine intolerance and PCOS
A quick look at histamine intolerance and how it works in PCOS.
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause
Perimenopause is the stage where you may get symptoms like hot flashes as hormone levels fluctuate.
Hormones in perimenopause and menopause
We run you through the hormonal changes that occur as you enter into perimenopause and then menopause.
Quick List: How histamine works with oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol
A quick look at the interrelationships between histamine, oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol.
Understanding methylation, MTHFR and homocysteine
Methylation can be impaired if you've tested positive for the MTHFR gene, resulting in high homocysteine levels.
Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing PCOS
The Rotterdam criteria is how PCOS is diagnosed, with the criterium being updated as new research and clinical experience comes to light.
Gestational diabetes – what you should know
We run you through type II diabetes during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can cause some serious problems for mother and baby, requiring monitoring.
Gallbladder removal and your hormones
Living without a gallbladder can cause a few hormonal upsets that may make life harder over the years, including leaving too much oestrogen in your blood.
How your gut bacteria affect estrogen levels
The relationship between your gut bacteria and oestrogen is crucial for hormonal balance, affecting everything from vaginal health to bone density.
How burnout affects your vagina
Adrenal fatigue can affect the levels of hormones you need to keep your vaginal tissues happy, resulting in itch and vaginal discharge.
Aunt Vadge: I gained weight recently – is that why my period is late?
Gained weight and your period's late? They often share one hormonal cause rather than one causing the other - usually PCOS or thyroid. What to check, kindly.
Study: herbal medicine in PCOS improves symptom management
A randomised controlled trial in women with PCOS reveals the power of certain herbal medicines when combined with diet and lifestyle changes.
Magnesium for stabilising blood sugar in PCOS
Magnesium can help manage blood sugar in women with PCOS, diabetes or other blood sugar/insulin resistance disorders. We explain exactly how it works and why you should - or shouldn't - take magnesium to help manage your blood sugar in PCOS.
What to expect from your period
We go over what you should expect from your first ever periods and talk over how to manage them, including what products to buy, how to predict your periods, and what cramps mean.
How stress causes acne
Learn how and why stress hormones can cause or worsen acne, by learning the hormonal cascades that run our bodies. If you suffer from stress and acne, you need to read this. Get your science goggles on.
Understanding hyperprolactinaemia in women
High prolactin is a common, treatable reason periods stop, fertility stalls and the vagina turns dry. Here's what causes it in women and how it's treated.
Understanding relative oestrogen excess
Relative oestrogen excess is a term used to describe a the propensity to have more oestrogen floating around than we want.
Premature ovarian failure (or insufficiency)
Premature ovarian failure is the loss of ovarian function, which can occur for a few different reasons, but ultimately results in a (possibly temporary) loss of fertility.